Institute for Management and Business Research (IMBRe) Universiti Utara Malaysia is pleased to present this book, which contains a compilation of management and business case studies. The cases in the book are meant for teaching and learning and could be used at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Specifically, the first case about Damai Industries Sdn Bhd requires students to apply their knowledge of how to manage a business with respect to corporate governance, marketing, financial management and strategic management in order to sustain the business in the long run. The second case study, which is about the credit challenge faced by Mesra Motel, requires students to apply their knowledge of banking and financial management to come up with capital-raising strategies to ensure that the hotel project runs smoothly. The third case about Credit Card Usage, requires students to apply their knowledge of personal finance, credit management and bank management to reduce financial problems due to mismanagement of credit cards. The fourth case about Classy Tech Machinery Sdn Bhd requires students to apply their knowledge of insurance concepts and principles, such as insurance contracts and claims, in making decisions on the liabilities of the company. The fifth case about 5Ds Enterprise requires students to apply their knowledge of human resource management with regards to recruitment, development and management to come up with strategies to retain the company’s workforce. The sixth and last case is about Persuasive Communication. It requires students to apply their knowledge of how to communicate effectively to ensure that ideas, information, knowledge and values reached the target audience.

The publication entitled “Case Studies in Management and Business” encompasses nine case studies exploring real-life scenarios. These case studies encompass a wide range of subject matter, including tax planning, data management, crisis management, financial planning, and strategic decision-making. Each case study addresses explicitly the academic disciplines and offers practical applications for students to develop their theoretical knowledge and analytical capabilities. Moreover, these case studies tackle organizations’ challenges across various sectors, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. This book suits individuals at different educational levels, including undergraduates, postgraduates, and those seeking professional development. It provides valuable insights into accounting, information technology, finance, and marketing management practices. Consequently, it is an invaluable resource for scholars and practitioners interested in comprehending and resolving intricate business issues.

Institute for Business and Management Research (IMBRe), Universiti Utara Malaysia, is pleased to extend this book which features a compilation of business management case studies. The aims of this second volume of Case Studies in Management and Business remain unchanged from the first volume. Realizing the importance of using case study as one of the student-centered learning approach, this book is designed to enhance learning and teaching activities by providing a collection of teaching cases which could be used both for the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. This book includes relatively wide scope of work includes marketing, business policy, IT and Islamic finance. However the field is still in the field of management in general. The target audience is an academician and management students. In general, this book meets the scope of management. It is also suitable for an academician and students, but may not be appropriate in using for certain course, because of its scope is geared to specific disciplines. This book has the potential, especially if the university lecturers took it to be discussed in their classes. There is least amount of case use Malaysia environment in the market. The cases highlighted also are unique and not similar to the other cases. Furthermore, this book is using a real case in the beginning, especially in our country. In addition, this book is accompanied by teaching notes for each case. These teaching notes are available to instructors only. First to fifth case is ongoing for all cases involving the issue of whether the marketing or the service industry. The second and third cases involving issues on marketing in the nutritional industry. Consequently the third to fifth case involves a service industry that highlight on a unique issues within the companies concerned. The sixth case issues on “muamalat” are not so related to other cases. Since each case is developed by different authors, writing style and technique seem different and may disturb the concentration of the readers. The needs for local and contextual business case studies motivate most of the local case writers to write and compile teaching cases that are interesting and relevant to contemporary business situations and decisions, particularly in Malaysia.

The latest edition in the gold standard of project management case study collections As a critical part of any successful, competitive business, project management sits at the intersection of several functional areas. And in the newly revised Sixth Edition of Project Management Case Studies, world-renowned project management professional Dr. Harold Kerzner delivers practical and in-depth coverage of project management in industries as varied as automotive, healthcare, government, manufacturing, communications, construction, chemical, aerospace, and more. The latest edition of this bestselling book acts as the perfect supplement to any project management textbook or as an aid in the preparation for the PMP certification exam. The author includes new topics, like risk management, information sharing, scope changes, crisis dashboards, and innovation. The Sixth Edition includes ten new case studies and a wide array of updates to existing cases to meet today’s industry standards and reflect the unique challenges facing modern project management professionals. This new edition: Features 10 new case studies from LEGO, NorthStar, Berlin Brandenburg Airport, and more Includes over 100 case studies drawn from real companies illustrating successful and poor implementation of project management Provides coverage of broad areas of project management as well as focused content on the automotive, healthcare, government, manufacturing, communications, construction, chemical, and aerospace industries Offers new topics including risk management, information sharing, scope changes, crisis dashboards, and innovation Perfect for students taking courses on project management during their undergraduate degrees and at the graduate level as part of an MBA or graduate engineering program, Project Management Case Studies is also an indispensable resource for consulting and training companies who work with other professionals.

Highly readable and non-technical, this handbook is designed to help students and non-profit managers gain a working knowledge of the principles and practices of conducting qualitative case study research in public organizations. This book is a motherload of practical and comprehensive guidance to planning, conducting, analyzing, and reporting case research project findings. McNabb begins with a detailed rationale for the use of the case research approach in public administration, non-profit organizations, and political science. Then it provides step-by-step instructions on how to conduct single-case, multicase, and meta-analysis research, with guidelines on organizing and writing the case report. Case Research in Public Management also includes many examples of case studies in a wide range of important topics in public administration, including performance management, sustainable government, technology management, security issues, emergency and disaster management, social and health services, infrastructure, public transportation, and transforming the work of government.

Case studies have been regarded and recognized as the best approach to learning practical aspects of business and management in the 21st century. They enable students to apply knowledge gained from class sessions to further their understanding. Case studies provide an opportunity for students to critically analyze an emerging business problem; understand the situation; highlight what went right and/or wrong and suggest measures that could potentially address the issue and prevent any reoccurring in the future. This book in your hands is a collection of case studies related to issues of contemporary nature. The editorial and review panel have had put dedicated efforts in choosing the cases keeping in view the current business, management and human resource issues faced by the majority of the organizations. The efforts were put with one aim, and that was to provide an excellent case collection for the teachers, students and readers in general. Diversity of the case studies is another strength of this book. The authors have written cases discussing business, management and human resource issues of different demographic locations/regions. This, as a result, makes this book a fine collection of international scenarios, enabling learners to enhance their professional decision-making skills with a global mindset. The case studies are useful for both undergraduate and graduate-level and are mainly derived from the authors` practice or past experience.

Report of twenty-three studies looking at the UK, The Netherlands, Iceland, Canada, New Zealand, United States, Australia, Alaska and Chile.

This book provides 101 real-life construction management case studies from an author with over 40 years’ experience in the construction industry and as a lecturer in construction management. Over 14 chapters, Len Holm has included case studies from real jobsites that cover organization, procurement, estimating, scheduling, subcontractors, communications, quality and cost control, change orders, claims and disputes, safety, and close-outs. Other hot topics covered include BIM, sustainability, and lean. Each case is written in straightforward language and designed to test the reader’s independent and critical thinking skills to develop their real-world problem-solving ability. The cases are open to interpretation, and students will need to develop their own opinions of what’s presented to them in order to reach a satisfactory solution. The cases are ideal for use in the classroom or flipped classroom, for individual or group exercises, and to encourage research, writing, and presenting skills in all manner of applied construction management situations. Such a broad and useful selection of cases studies cannot be found anywhere else. While there is often no "right" answer, the author has provided model solutions to instructors through the online eResource.

With China's strategy shifting from political focus to economic focus, the business environment is more and more in favor of domestic and foreign enterprises, in terms of direct investments, joint ventures and various forms of collaborations. Thus, this book containing first-hand materials of Chinese enterprises would be of invaluable use.