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1 – 3 of 3Linzi J. Kemp, Immanuel A. Moonesar and Shurooq Al Banna
Business, management.
Abstract
Subject area
Business, management.
Study level/applicability
This case is suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate students studying topics related to human resources, decision making, managing in multinational companies and crisis management. In addition, the case is useful study for practitioners in non-governmental organizations (NGO).
Case overview
Dr Manal Taryam, the Chief Executive Officer, was discussing with Ms Shurooq Al Banna, Marketing Specialist, the achievements and challenges faced at Noor Dubai over the past three years. Noor Dubai is an international charity for the prevention and treatment of blindness. The problem facing these decision makers is the prioritization of their resources to support logistics management, operations, human resources, funding and educational issues. In addition, to meet the needs of the visually impaired, a long-term mission is to establish permanent eye centers in areas of most need.
Expected learning outcomes
Students will be able to:
Describe the problems facing Noor Dubai in relation to logistics management, operations, human resources, funding and educational issues.
Explain how the management strategies of Noor Dubai prioritize logistics management, operations, human resources, funding and education.
Describe the problems facing Noor Dubai in relation to logistics management, operations, human resources, funding and educational issues.
Explain how the management strategies of Noor Dubai prioritize logistics management, operations, human resources, funding and education.
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Teaching notes.
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Linzi J. Kemp and Imelda Dunlop
Leadership, international business, financial reporting, entrepreneurship
Abstract
Subject area
Leadership, international business, financial reporting, entrepreneurship
Study level/applicability
The case study is aimed at undergraduate students at a 300 level.
Case overview
Mr Badr Jafar, co-founder of the Pearl Initiative (PI), is the chief protagonist in this case study set in the Gulf Arab states. He launched this company at the United Nations in September 2010, and the launch was timely, as business leaders were looking to rebuild the global economy following the economic downturn. The Initiative was originally the idea of a number of leading company owners in the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The company vision is to improve business practices for the benefit of business and society in the future, but the context is one of a highly competitive and secretive business environment. The mission of the PI is to improve private sector corporate culture to one of transparency and accountability. The PI approaches that mission through building a network of business leaders in the GCC, particularly those from the family-owned companies in the private sector. A biography of the founder and the background to the founding of the PI is given, followed by a rationale of the company structure. The potential influence of the network of companies and leaders on the socio-business climate is considered. The specific activities are outlined within the strategy of the PI to address four key business areas: anti-bribery and corruption; corporate governance; corporate reporting; and women in leadership The PI focuses on raising awareness about the potential benefits of social entrepreneurship for business and society. To what extent this relatively new model of business can be successful in the context of the GCC is a case dilemma. Key issues: There are two main issues raised in the case study: the rationale for the relatively new business model of social entrepreneurship and the extent to which PI can modify the past and current GCC business environment by addressing the four business areas.
Expected learning outcomes
Students will be able to: analyze the business case for social entrepreneurship and explain the contribution of PI activities for changing the business environment.
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The case study aims to investigate human resource management issues of national importance, and specific recruitment issues important to the company.
Abstract
Subject area
The case study aims to investigate human resource management issues of national importance, and specific recruitment issues important to the company.
Study level/applicability
Students studying, e.g. Human Resource Management/Developing Human Resources as courses within an undergraduate business degree program. The audience is also targeted through courses that include the study of cross cultural management/diversity.
Case overview
An industrial organization in the United Arab Emirates has a multinational workforce, where many employees are recruited from overseas. The recruitment process necessitates liaison with recruitment agencies at a distance, and locally with the government labor office.
Expected learning outcomes
Students will be able to:
analyze that companies exist in an external environment that impacts on their internal policies;
describe the importance of quality assurance to the HR function in an organization; and
explain how the HR department works closely with all departments in an organization.
analyze that companies exist in an external environment that impacts on their internal policies;
describe the importance of quality assurance to the HR function in an organization; and
explain how the HR department works closely with all departments in an organization.
Supplementary materials
Teaching notes.
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