AQA BUSS 4 - Corporate Culture Discussion

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Could someone explain the difference between CSR and ethics to me please? trying to clear up some misconceptions before the exam

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Tommy1995

Would BP for the oil spill and Barclays for the PPI scandal come under CSR?

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Superunknown17

Original post by Tommy1995

Would BP for the oil spill and Barclays for the PPI scandal come under CSR?

Yes, because they're both accepting CSR, as BP set aside a fund to compensate the people affected by the spill. Barclays too but for PPI instead.

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humabug

hello guys silly question however is CULTURE the definite topic for section A of the exam? and what topics are NOT likely to come up this year around? and which topics should I focus on revising

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nadster

Original post by humabug

hello guys silly question however is CULTURE the definite topic for section A of the exam? and what topics are NOT likely to come up this year around? and which topics should I focus on revising

Yes lol, culture is the definite topic for section A. and you can't really rule out any topics for section B

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iggyDash

what are we meant to know about contingency planning, what types of contrasting examples?

It likely it will come up

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snowster

I would recommend to anybody who hasn't researched Starbucks, research them. They're like the bible of application :tongue:

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livvyparr

Hi,
Could anyone help me with business examples to use for WAYS of changing organisational culture?
Thanks

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livvyparr

Original post by LewisRichardson

Would anyone care to recommend me a successful takeover example, the company names are fine I'll research it myself.

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The examples I am using are:

Kraft and Cadbury
Sky and Amstrad

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Gee'

Has anyone got a case study/notes on Nestlé?

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monika_s

Can someone please post their research for bullet point 5, thats the one which i have the least amount of information about

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Tommy1995

Original post by livvyparr

Hi,
Could anyone help me with business examples to use for WAYS of changing organisational culture?
Thanks

Royal Mail - new CEO Moya Greene came I. To help change culture. She used clear visions and careful planning. She organised a 3 step 6 month plan. As she was facing resistance she used Lewins unfreeze - change- freeze model. This helped reduce resistance as it helps employees see why change is needed. She also kept a blog on the website so people could see how change was occurring . Finally she built good relations with unions to prevent any strikes etc

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BS95

Original post by snowster

I would recommend to anybody who hasn't researched Starbucks, research them. They're like the bible of application :tongue:

In what way? For culture or other topics? Any resources you can share?

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Infamous12

I have gone over the thoery like 4 times over, theres not much else to learn. At this point im just looking at past papers and revising my research. How are you guys preparing?

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iggyDash

Original post by Infamous12

I have gone over the thoery like 4 times over, theres not much else to learn. At this point im just looking at past papers and revising my research. How are you guys preparing?

barely any theory all you need is research and witht theory and exam technique PEEL and your sorted

What have you got for contingency planning?

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iggyDash

this would be a killer question Are cultural differences within an organisation an opportunity or a threat to
business success?

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Infamous12

Original post by iggyDash

barely any theory all you need is research and witht theory and exam technique PEEL and your sorted

What have you got for contingency planning?

I havent really researched that. I dont know what to research for it. I still have a bit to research for section B apart from contingency planning though. Stuff like the recession and competition. Have you covered most of section B's topics?