Carl Marx
A professional with +35 year management experience. With a Doctorate (DBA) & awarded the best financial management student on completion of the MBA degree a true asset. Experience includes extensive consulting in +14 countries providing multi cultural clients with a variety of solutions.
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Manage Risk and Achieve Compliance for Strong Corporate GovernanceIn this article the author discusses the structures, systems and processes necessary to integrate the Risk Management and Compliance structures to enhance the Corporate Governance of a company -
Why Small Businesses FailIn this article the author reports the evaluation of 10 publications and discusses the 7 most sited reason.reasons -
Success Factors for New Product DevelopmentIn this article the author addresses reasons for new product failure and provides some strategies that may be utilize to mitigate the high rate of new product failure. -
Packaging: The Final Frontier for Successful MarketingIn this article the author discusses the role of various packaging components in the marketing of a product
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Corporate Social Responsibility Practices in PerspectiveThe merits and demerits of the corporate social responsibility concept are discussed in this article. -
Corporate Social Responsibility Stakeholder EngagementThe author provides insight into a suitable structure of working groups to be established. The proposal provides a mechanism that will not detract from the policy compliance while providing technical know how for successful community consultation.
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Corporate Social ResponsibilityIn this article the author discusses the nature of corporate social responsibility and the elements to consider when implementing a successful corporate social responsibility program -
Functional Department Staffing LevelsIn this article the author discusses a model that links an operational department's support requirements to the functional department's ability characteristics in a synergistic manner to achieve optimal productivity outcomes.
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Broad-based Economic Empowerment ProgramsIn this article the author provides a summary of the basic principles underlying most broad-based economic empowerment programs. In the article seven focus areas are discussed. -
Evaluation of an Ore Body to Determine Whether the Deposit Can Be Profitably MinedIn this article the author provides a number of factors that should be used to evaluate whether an ore body can be mined profitably. -
Nelson Mandela: A Short BiographyIn this article the Author provides a short summary of the life of Nelson Mandela -
The Cost of Flight Tickets: Statistical Analysis of Some FactorsIn this article the author uses statistical analysis techniques to determine the correlation between the cost of a flight ticket and the distance to the destination and time of the flight. -
First Person: The Benefits of a Human Resources AuditIn this article the author discusses the HR audit process, including ideal objectives for an HR audit, how to structure the audit scope, making auditor selection, conducting the audit and reporting observations.
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Measuring Human Resource Efficiency and Effectivenessin this article the author discusses the three dimensions that can be used to measure the effectiveness and efficiency of a human resource department and that can be used to determine its contribution to the bottom line of the company
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Cost of Capitalin this article the author provides the reader with the basic concepts associated with the cost of capital, including the sources of funds and also discusses the factors affecting financing cost of projects. -
Importance of Statistics in Business DecisionsIn this article the author utilizes the calculation of an average to indicate the importance of correctly calculating statistics for business decisions.
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Quotes About Finance and MoneyIn this article the author provides some very useful, funny and practical quotes that can be used to convey the message or make it easy for others to remember or understand concepts about finance and money.
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Raising Capital for New VenturesIn this article the author discusses some of the more important sources of funds that is normally considered by entrepreneurs of start up ventures.
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Gold Extraction Processes: An OverviewIn this article the author provides an overview of the most important gold extraction processes used over the centuries. Some detail about the principles of the processes are provided. -
Understanding Strategy MapsIn this article the author provides a concise description of Strategy Maps as popularized by Kaplan & Norton. The article includes descriptions of the financial , customer, internal business process and the learning & growth perspective. -
Human Resource Compliance Audits For Human Capital Risk ReductionIn this article the author provides some insight into the necessity for conducting human resource compliance audits and highlights some of the issue to watch out for during the audit.
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Market Segmentation: The Practical BasicsIn this article the Author provides a practical insight into the use of market segmentation and the impact that can have on the marketing mix. -
Branding EssentialsIn this article the author explains what a brand is, and what it is not, provides the basics for building a brand and explains why strong brands are essential for business success. -
Types of Consumer Buying BehaviorIn this article the auther introduces the reader to the four main consumer desision making categories with the aim of making it possible to utelize this information to maximize the marketing effort results.
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Product Life Cycle: Introduction Stage Marketing StrategiesWhen a new product is introduced to the market, sales volumes are normally not very high. This article discusses the marketing mix strategy that is recommended for this stage in the product Life Cycle. -
Product Life Cycle: The ModelThe conditions required for a product to be successfully sold changes over time. This article describes the model that indicates the various stages in the life cycle of a product.
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The Arabian Oryx at the King Khaled Wildlife Research Centre in Saudi ArabiaIn this article the author provides a description of a wildlife trip to Saudi Arabia the King Khaled Wildlife Research Centre in Saudi Arabia where the previously extinct Arabian Oryx have been successfully bred. -
Metal Accounting for Mines and Processing Plants: An IntroductionIn this article the reader will be introduced to the term "Mine Call Factor" and the concept of metal accounting through the use of a proposed ore flow balance sheet. -
Market Segmentation: Why Segment?In this article some of the reasons why companies make an effort to segment their markets carefully are defined and discussed
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The Five Forces of the Porter Model: Threat of New EntrantsIn this article the threat of new players entering the market as defined by Porter in his Five Forces Model will be discussed. -
The Five Forces of the Porter Model: Threat of SubstitutesThis is the fifth in a series of articles about the Porter Five Forces Model for Market Positioning.
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The Five Forces of the Porter Model: Buyer's PowerThis is the fourth in a series of articles about the Porter Five Forces Model for Market Positioning. This article is preceded by an article with the title "Porter's Five Forces Model: Supplier's Power" by the same author.
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The Five Forces of the Porter Model: Supplier's PowerThis is the third in a series of articles about the Porter Five Forces Model for Market Positioning.
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The Five Forces of the Porter Model: The Degree of RivalryThis article is preceded by an article with the title "Porter's Five Forces Model: An Introduction" by the same author.
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Porter's Five Forces Model: An IntroductionThis is the first in a series of articles in which the author discusses the five forces model of Porter.
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Conducting PESTLE Strategic Marketing AnalysisIn this article the PESTLE process to analyze the external environment of a company is described in some detail. -
The PESTLE Strategic Marketing Analysis Technique: Compiling the List of External FactorsIn this article the first step of a four step process for conducting a PESTLE analysis is described. This stem is the critical step of making a comprehensive PESTLE list
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Critical Dimensions of MarketingThe article contains explanations on the definition of marketing as well as a discussion of the functions of marketing that includes Marketing Research, Strategic Marketing and Operational Marketing.
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Distinguish Between a Business Idea and a Business Opportunity for Financial SuccessIn this article the author provides methods to generate business ideas, and then gives guidance about how to go about converting these business ideas to potentially successful business opportunity.
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Review of "The Monkey's Paw" by W. W. JacobsIn this review the use of foreshadowing, imagery and symbolism is discussed as it is used by W. W. Jacobs "The Monkey's Paw" -
Utilizing Existing Costing Systems for Activity Based Costing (ABC) MethodologiesIn this article the author looks at the historic costing system, evaluates some new trends and provides a mining example of how existing systems can be used to provide activity based costing information.
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Investing in Mining Ventures: Factors to ConsiderIn this article the author addresses some of the additional factors that investors should consider when evaluating an investment opportunity in a mining venture.
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Business Sense with Culturally Based Time ConflictsIn this article the author describes the monochronic as well as the polychronic cultural approached to time and how that can impact on business -
FIFA 2010 World Cup BallIn this article the author describes the design naming and characteristics of the FIFA 2010 Match Ball. He also provides a summary of some top players' opinions of the ball. -
Developing a Schedule of AuthorityIncluded in this article is a discussion on who should be involved, the different options available for developing a schedule of authority, the steps to follow to develop the schedule and finally the review and amendment requirements.
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Schedule of Authority for Business ProfitabilityIn this article the purpose of having a schedule of authority, what a schedule of authority is. the benefits of the schedule of authority, what it should contain and the role of the schedule of authority Policy is discussed. -
The Time Value of MoneyThe basic idea behind the time value of money is that money has different values depending on when it is received. The risk assassinated with whether or not money will be received in the future will influence the value of the proceeds.
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Selecting Appropriate Service Providers for Risk Management Consulting ServicesIn this article the challenge is to find a suitable service provider that has the correct fit with the company without wasting scarce resources are discussed. -
Emergency Evacuation PlansThis article provides information on the content requirements of an Emergency Evacuation plan. -
Financial Statements as Decision-Making ToolsIn this article the company Financial Statements are discussed and the Purpose of Measurement and Evaluation as well as the manner in which the Numbers must be Interpreted is provided.
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Hazard and Operability Study Technique (HAZOP)In this article the HAZOP technique is discussed. -
Systematic Cause Analysis Technique (SCAT): Review OfIn this article a review of the Systematic Cause Analysis Technique is provided as used during accident and incident investigations -
Job Safety Analysis (JSA)In this article the five steps of a Job Safety Analysis (JSA) is explained. -
Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)In this article the Fault Tree Analysis techniques is explained and evaluated as an investigation technique. -
Root Cause Analysisin this article the root cause analysis technique to investigate accidents are reviewed. -
Heinrich's Triangle ExplainedIn this article the Heinrich's Triangle theory of that defines the ration between accidents and incidents of differing severity are be discussed. -
Reviewing "The Cherry Orchard" by Anton ChekhovA review of the play "The Cherry Orchard" by Anton Chekhov with spesific reference to the term "Transition" -
The Safety Professional's Focusthe article provides a code of conduct for a safety profesional -
Risk Assessments TypesIn this article the three main types of risk assessments Baseline, Issue-based and Continuous Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments are discussed and the purpose and output of each type is also provided. -
Solving Problem in Health and SafetyThe article provides solutions for health and safety problem solving. -
Underground Tank - Risk MitigationIn this article a number of risk mitigation techniques that can be used for underground tanks are discussed. -
Gold Mining Process for Narrow Tabular Ore BodiesIn this article the activities involved in the mining process of shallow dipping narrow tabular ore bodies in hard rock are discussed.
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Emergency Evacuation Wardens ResponsibilitiesIn this article the roles and responsibilities of emergency evacuation wardens is summarized. -
A Blame-Apportioning Culture - the EffectsIn this article an explanation of the consequences of a Blame-Apportioning Culture is discussed. -
Risk Assessment and Accident Investigation in ContextThe article reviews the similarities and differences between Risk Assessment and Accident Investigation. -
Accident Terms DiscussedThe article aims to provide insight in the various terms to describe assidents and incidents. -
Industrial Accident Prevention: HistoryThis article is tracing the history of Industrial Accident Prevention -
Workplace Auditor SelectionIn this article the Selection of the Auditor and Audit Team for a Workplace Audit is discussed. -
Cost Benefit Analysis for Risk ControlsThe article discusses and explains some guiding principles to be used when conducting a cost benefit analysis for workplace risk control measures. -
Risk Control Mechanisms EvaluationIn the article the advantages and disadvantages some of the more popular risk control mechanisms that can be used for evaluation purposes is discussed. -
Risk ControlThe article provides insight into a systematic approach to control risks effectively. -
Ranking RiskThe article provides information on how to utilize different types of ranking tools to obtain a risk profile. -
Convert Hazards to RisksThe article provide information on how to systematically convert hazards to risks. -
Hazard Identification Stepsan article that provides information about the hazard identification step in the workplace risk assessment process. -
Workplace Risk Assessment PreparationThis article provides information in the preparations needed to conduct a suitable and sufficient workplace risk assessment. -
Accident and Incident Investigation: Criteria to Achieve the Goalsan Article that provides information about using objective criteria to achieve the goals of accident and incident investigations. -
Health and Safety Audits in Perspectivean article that puts the uses and primary objectives of health and safety audits in perspective. -
Health and Safety Representative Election and AppointmentThe election and appointment process of workplace health and safety representative is explained in this article. -
Crisis Communication Planthe article discusses the planning and use of a crisis communication plan for effective release of emergency response information -
Root Cause Analysis for Safety and Health Solutionsthe article discusses how root cause analysis can be used to pro-actively solve safety and health management problems in the workplace. -
Safety Signs and PictogramsA concise overview of the safety sign, pictogram and categories and where they are used. -
Web Based Education with H1N1 BreakoutA description of a web based system used for education during a school shutdown. -
Risk Assessment IntroductionThe article introduces the risk assessmsnt process for the use in the workplace health and safety environment. -
How Tolerable is Tolerable Risk?A discussion on how tolerable a tolerable risk is deamed to be when conducting a health and safety risk assessment -
Crisis Command and Control Centre PlanningThe preparation and planning of a crisis command and control centre as part of an emergency response plan is discussed in this article. -
Workplace Health and Safety Inspection Preparation and PlanningThe article discusses the 10 steps of the preparation and planning for a workplace health and safety inspection. -
Workplace Health and Safety Inspections PrinciplesIn the article the 10 principles for conducting effective workplace health and safety inspections are discussed. -
Workplace Health and Safety Inspection ProcessThe article discusses the basic process of conducting a workplace health and safety inspections. -
The Incident Command SystemIn this article the incident command system is discusses with reference to communications, structure and benefits of the system -
Job Safety Analysis Compared with Total Job AnalysisThe article assesses what a job safety analysis is and how it differ from a total job analysis. -
Drafting an Emergency Response PlanThe author discusses the principal considerations to take into account when drafting an emergency response plan for a company -
Management Involvement for Successful Occupational Health and SafetyThe author discusses the contribution that Visible Felt Leadership, Cultural Alignment within Organization, Appointments and Responsibilities, Resource Allocation, Setting of Objectives and Targets and Compliance makes to successes in safety performance. -
10 Cost Pools Commonly Utilised to Calculate the Financial Cost of AccidentsIn the article the 10 cost pools commonly utilised to calculate the financial cost of accidents are isolated and discussed.
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Occupational Health and Safety Risk Control StrategiesIn this article the author discusses suitable occupational health and safety risk control strategies and explains the ILO defined hierarchy of control -
Workplace Performance Safety AuditsThe article provides the ten steps required when reviewing safety conditions in workplaces through performance safety audits. -
Roles and Responsibilities of a Business Manager and a Risk ManagerThe articale compares the roles and responsibilities of the conventional business manager and the risk manager. -
Theft and Fraud Risk in the WorkplaceThe article describes the conditions favourable for the crime of theft and fraud risk in the Workplace that will create the potential for the crime to take place. -
Islamic Finance: The Contracts, Instruments and PracticesAn article about what Islamic finance is that provides some insight and explanations of the Islamic financial contracts and business practices. It also provides some guidance on how financial deals are structured under Islamic law. -
The Role that Informal Systems Play in the Success of Behavior Based Safetya short article about the role that informal systems play in the success or failure of behavior based safety interventions in an organization. -
Explaining the Fundamental Contributing Factor Theory Accident ModelIn this article the author explains the ten fundamental contributing factor that should be investigated for each accident. The link to a graphical representation helps the reader to understand it easier. -
Using Checklists for Effective Health and Safety Workplace InspectionsIn this article the author explains the utilization of Health and Safety inspection checklists. The standardization of checklists and Hot Spot Inspection Checklist are also discussed. -
Selecting the Optimum Marketing MixA discussion about the 4 P's Marketing Mix model and the decisions that are involved in each of the 4P's marketing mix model, price, product, promotion and place. -
Preparing a Quality Workplace Health and Safety Inspection ReportThe article discusses all information about the safety and health that was encountered during the inspection should be recorded in the report and provided to the management of the company. -
10 Steps Towards Successful Accident and Incident InvestigationsThe purpose of this article is to define and discuss the steps necessary for a successful accident and Incident investigation. -
10 Steps of a Practical Team Based Workplace Risk Assessment ProcessIn the article the author explains the risk assessment process by following 10 practical steps. -
Legal Implications of Occupational Health and Safety Legislation for Workplace ManagersIn the article the author discusses some important issues about Occupational Health and safety legislation that workplace managers should be aware of. -
Success and Happiness - the Missing LinkAn article about the choices we make in our quest for success and happiness, supported by quotes and stories to prove the author's view. -
Global Warming - Facts or Scare TacticsA concise review of the extreme facts about global warming available out there -
Vehicle Safety - the Vehicle AirbagA review of The Vehicle Airbag and what users and do to maximize the safety effect that this device offers. -
Review of Jack Finney's Content of a Dead Man's PocketsIn this review the short story Contents of the Dead Man's Pocket by Jack Finney is critically assessed. Various aspects of the story is used to explain the various literary styles use by the author.
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A Strategic Approach to Pricing a ProductThe article provides information about how to decide on the target market and the positioning of the product or service.
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Getting Out of Your Debt SpiralThe article discribes ways to get out of a debt spiral that requiers the development of a structured approach to resolve issues with creditors and to manage finances better.
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10 Ways to Prevent Financial DisasterAn article that reveals ten activities that individuals can do to prevent personal financial disaster.
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Technical and Financial Evaluation of Mineral ProjectsThis article provides insight into this complex process of evaluation of mining and mineral projects.
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Conducting Break Even Analysis for Improved Success in Evaluating New Business IdeasCreating a break-even analysis is the nessesary first steps in evaluating a new business idea. This article discribes this process in some detail.
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Risk Management in ContextThe duty of care type of legislation requires managers as well as company owners to establish the significant risks and institute controls that will reduce the risks to tolerable levels.
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Personal Cash Flow ManagementCash is the oil that lubricates the wheels of economic success. Without oil machines normally seizes up and comes to a grinding halt. Without sufficient cash you will not be able to do any business.
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Using Activity Based Costing (ABC) as an Activity Based Management ToolA description of how to use the activity based costing (ABC) as a tool to impliment an activity based management to reduce the cost and improve the perceived value by the customer. -
Financial Concepts - the BasicsThere is a lot of jargon used in the financial world. Knowing what it means can help a businessman to achieve success. -
The Two Dimensional Activity Based Costing (ABC) ModelThe cost view shows the flow of costs from the resources via the activities to the products while the horizontal flow in the model represent the process view and the flow of information associated with the activity. -
Understanding Profit and LossA brief overview of the profit and loss statement, including the frequency, structure, calculations involved and the uses of the statement.
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Profit and Loss Statements as Planning ToolsInformation on how to Construct a Basic Income Statement and then use the information as a very effective financial planning tool.
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Designing Activity Based Costing (ABC) SystemsThe design of the ABC system should be as simple as possible without being too simple, since it may report inaccurate costs if it is too simple. It should strike a balance between simplicity and complexity -
Activity Based Costing (ABC) and Traditional Costing SystemsIn this article the traditional costing system is compared with the Activity Based Costing (ABC) Systems. -
Ten Cost Pools Commonly Utilised to Calculate the Financial Cost of AccidentsThis article describes the ten most often used cost pools to determine the financial cost of occupational accidents in an industrial environment. The 10 elements have been isolated in practice and makes up the cost of work-related accidents to employers. -
Travel to Cape Town, South Africa, and Explore Cape PointVisiting guidance to the Cape of Storms, Cape Point, at the tip of Cape Peninsula situated on the southern tip of the African continent. -
Different Question Types Used to Tests Different Levels of UnderstandingThe paper addresses methods to distinguish between different question types that tests different levels of knowledge and understanding. This paper is based on the evaluation of hundreds of answer sheets, assignments and examination papers.