The Top 15 Masters in International Business Degree Programs

In 1908, Harvard University's Graduate School of Business Administration began offering a new program: The Master of Business Administration Degree. In the more than 100 years since the first MBA class enrolled at Harvard, the degree has become one of the most popular graduate school pursuits in the United States. Today, schools across the country offer MBAs with concentrations that range from finance and marketing to management and accounting. The concentration in international business, however, is growing at the fastest pace. In a global economy that depends on managing many cultures, international regulations, and global trade relationships, that should come as no surprise.Ranking the Best Programs: MethodologyStudents who are choosing an online MBA in international business have many options available, but each school offers a unique list of pros and cons. When ranking online MBA programs from across the United States, the following factors were taken into account:Regional accre ditation: In order for a program to be considered for this ranking, it had to be regionally accredited by an organization recognized by the Department of Education. This regional accreditation certifies the program's rigor, standards alignment, and eligibility for state and federal financial aid programs, and is essential to today's students.Professional accreditation: Only AACSB-accredited online MBA programs were considered for this ranking. Considered the most prestigious ranking organization for schools of business, AACSB Accreditation is often required by employers for tuition reimbursement and by recruiters for hiring MBA graduates.Prestige and networking potential: The BMA is often considered a "networking degree." That means that its coursework is just as important as the students who share the online classroom and become acquainted throughout the duration of the program. Prestige is also a part of this calculation. More prestigious programs often have more alumni, a better reputation among recruiters, and a greater chance of paying students back in the form of better salaries and more career options over the long-term.​ 15.University of Wisconsin - Whitewater The University of Wisconsin System is often cited as one of the best state university systems anywhere in the country, and especially in the Upper Midwest region. Together with a consortium of other regional campuses, the University of Wisconsin at Whitewater offers an online MBA with an international business concentration. Uniquely among MBA programs, the "consortium" aspect of this MBA allows students to take courses from several different University of Wisconsin campuses, select from among the best business professors at each institution, and tailor the program to their unique interests within international business.While the University of Wisconsin name itself is quite prestigious in the United States, the Whitewater campus that awards the eventual MBA degree is ranked among the 50 best colleges and university in the Midwest by U.S. News and World Report. The school also ranks as one of the best public schools and one of the top choices for military veterans, according to U.S. N ews and World Report. The publication also ranks the part-time, online MBA as one of the top 200 such programs available to students across the country. As a result, enrollment is growing fast, and the number of courses available continues to increase annually.​ 14.Colorado State University - Global Campus Colorado State University's Global Campus is distinguished in several ways for its unique history and its unique approach to providing an affordable graduate degree. First and foremost, the Global Campus stands out as the first all-online, state-funded, public institution for students in the United States. The school was established by an act of the Colorado state legislature in 2007 and, since then, has been among the fastest-growing, online-only institutions in the country.CSU Global's graduate programs maintain independent regional accreditation, which is a unique aspect of the school. The university is also one of the few institutions with a "price lock." Students pay the same tuition rate as their first semester for the duration of their enrollment.As part of the Colorado State University System, CSU-Global offers students the prestige of a major state university on their resume. The university has also been recognized as a top-15 institution for online degree programs by U.S. N ews and World Report, maintains an affiliation with the broader Colorado State University Alumni Association, and is a powerful asset when MBA graduates begin building a professional network and apply for high-ranking management positions at global firms.​ 13.Indiana Wesleyan University Indiana Wesleyan University was founded in 1920 as a religious education institution but has grown over the course of 96 years to provide a large number of graduate and undergraduate degree programs. The school's online MBA, which is one of the newest in the country, utilizes an innovative approach to graduate education.Students who choose the international business concentration at the school are presented with a series of skill-based modules that coincide with the skills they wish to learn. Then, they must enroll in one module at a time. The mastery-based program requires students to master each, individual skill, before moving on to the next module in the series. Upon completing all modules, students earn the MBA degree and complete their chosen concentration.Though the mastery focus of the MBA program might sound isolating, most modules are group-focused and centered on a series of relevant case studies. For its efforts at transforming online business education, Indiana Wesleyan University has earned AACSB accreditation, a top ranking among regional universities in the Midwest, and a top value ranking by U.S. News and World Report. The inherent flexibility of the module-based approach to MBA learning also contributes to the school's top-25 ranking for veterans and active military personnel.​ 12.Southern Illinois University Southern Illinois University, based in Carbondale, Illinois, is one of the best choices for international business students who are looking for an international component to the program. Unlike some of its peers, the SIU program allows students to spend up to one month abroad. The study-abroad program, offered in partnership with a university in France, even allows students to pursue a second master's in France by extending their stay in the country. This innovative partnership is unlike anything else offered by an online MBA program, and it could be a major factor for international business students who want hands-on experience in a foreign environment.The rest of the MBA program consists of 33 total credits in graduate-level business topics. Seven courses focus on a "business core" in managerial finance, advanced accounting, interpersonal management, and marketing. The remaining four courses allow students to choose a concentration in international business, study abroad and pursue a second master's degree if they wish. The school ranks at number 153 among National Universities and boasts a network of more than 20,000 business alumni scattered throughout the world.​​ 11.Florida Atlantic University Florida Atlantic University has been enrolling students in its online MBA program since 2000. Over the past 16 years, the school has increased the program's ranking by U.S. News and World Report with each new review of the program. As of 2016, the school's Virtual MBA program ranks in the top 25 online programs in the country and also constitutes a "best value," according to U.S. News and World Report. Alongside its position in the top 25 programs nationwide, Florida Atlantic University also offers the power of a massive alumni network, primarily in the southeastern part of the country, and the value of public college tuition.Unlike many other online MBA programs, Florida Atlantic University revises its international business curriculum each academic year to ensure that students focus only on the most current and relevant skills in international management. The program's 46-credit structure also allows a greater focus on international business skills than many of its peers offer, wit h 28 core credits and 12 credits in the student's chosen area of concentration. To date, more than 15,000 students have taken part in the school's online MBA offering and 12,000 of them have become part of the FAU alumni network.​ 10.Central Michigan University One of the largest public universities in the state of Michigan, Central Michigan University offers a broad array of online programs that include its online MBA in international business. The school proudly boasts that its online degree is ranked 6th out of 148 programs in the United States by U.S. News and World Report. The school also maintains AACSB accreditation and an active chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma, the most prestigious honors society for students in a business school. Aside from the school's top-notch rankings, the international business program is also innovative regarding its focus areas.Central Michigan University is one of the several schools that shifted focus to "ethical business" in the aftermath of the financial downturn of 2008. Today, the school is widely regarded as its required course in business ethics, and the ethical component of each concentration offered to students. In the international business program, students will specifically work on case studies of i nternational business ethics, work through cases of fraud, and learn how ethical issues in foreign transactions can harm a business both within the United States and in overseas markets. The MBA capstone course further reviews ethical standards and gives MBA graduates the tools they need to make sound decisions in any situation.​ 9.Florida International University One of Florida's fastest growing schools, as well as a university that is shooting upward in state, regional, and national rankings, Florida International University’s online MBA is also highly affordable. The international business concentration, along with the core business curriculum, typically costs between $35,000 and $40,000. That's well below competing schools in the state. In addition to affordability, Bloomberg Businessweek ranks the school 8th in the nation for international business studies. U.S. News and World Report ranks the online MBA among the top 60 in the country.For maximum flexibility, international business students at Florida International University take courses in 8-week blocks, up to six times per year. The block structure and the 36-credit requirement for graduate students allow some students to complete their degree in as little as a year. Others can take two or three years to finish the program, depending on their needs. An international business st udent can also opt to pair their MBA with a Master of International Business diploma as well as an international trip to Europe or South America. Graduates join more than 8,500 FIU business school alumni in one of Florida's largest alumni associations.​ 8. University of Colorado at Colorado Springs The University of Colorado's Colorado Springs campus is the flagship campus of this public university system. The chief rival to Colorado State University and its Global Campus, the online MBA here is ranked even higher than the one at CSU-Global. In fact, the UCCS online MBA ranks as the best in Colorado and the 40th best in the United States. As one of the oldest business schools in the country, the University of Colorado's College of Business has maintained AACSB accreditation for several decades and offers membership in a highly awarded Beta Gamma Sigma chapter to high-achieving students in the final year of the program.Students who choose a concentration in international business at UCCS choose from a pool of five courses when building a custom-designed emphasis within their program. A minimum of three international business courses must be taken to graduate with an IB concentration, though students with advisor permission are invited to extend their residency in the online prog ram and complete the remaining classes if they wish to do so. The capstone course in strategic management allows students to work with their peers on a management simulation, building valuable networking connections and honing skills in global management that will immediately benefit graduates as they pursue management positions.​ 7.Washington State University When it comes to the "heavy hitters" of online, public university MBA programs, Washington State is among the best. The school, which has offered an online version of its MBA degree for well over a decade, is ranked as the 22nd best online MBA in the country. Washington State University also ranks 19th among the best online MBA programs for veterans and active military personnel.Beyond the degree itself, Washington State ranks highly for its emphasis on professional networking, its available international seminar, and the flexibility of its block-based format for online students. As one of the older MBAs in the country, WSU also has an alumni network that spans the globe. More than 20,000 former business students in over 30 countries are members of this crucial network.Unlike many MBA programs, Washington State University encourages students to build a concentration from a massive pool of elective courses. An MBA concentration at the school consists of at least three courses in a nar row area of study. More than ten international business courses are available, in fields like international marketing, multinational management, global trade and economic policy, and many others. Upon completion of these three courses, students are permitted to apply for the relevant concentration. As long as all three courses are completed with a grade of "B" or better, approval is granted.​ 6.University of North Dakota The University of North Dakota is one of the most affordable online options for students considering an MBA with an international business concentration. As a flagship state university, UND is also an excellent choice when it comes to establishing a broad professional network. The University of North Dakota Alumni Association and Foundation includes members from across the country, maintains a particular interest in institutional advocacy and networking, and is free to all graduates of the program. Additionally, UND alumni gain the benefit of a top-30 online MBA and one of U.S. News and World Report’s top-ranked National Universities.While the MBA program at the University of North Dakota is pretty standard for students outside of the international business concentration, online enrollees who are pursuing the IB concentration will notice one big difference at the school. Unlike virtually every other program in this list, the University of North Dakota requires that internation al business students take no less than nine graduate-level business credits from a foreign institution. The school offers partnerships for both online and offline coursework that meet this requirement. This is truly one of the best ways to gain a sense of what it's like to manage a multinational organization, and it's one of the reasons that the school's online MBA program ranks so highly in most publications.​ 5.Marist College Marist College might be most widely known for its political polling operation, but this liberal arts college, based in Poughkeepsie, New York, offers so much more. The online MBA program at the school, which recently received full AACSB accreditation, benefits from the school's reputation as an innovative center of learning. In fact, the school ranks as both a top Mid-Atlantic institution and a top center of educational innovation according to U.S. News and World Report. With a more extensive curriculum than many other programs, students who choose the online MBA from Marist will dive more deeply into issues of business ethics, decision making, and interpersonal communication, as well as advanced skills in international business, negotiation, and regulation.One thing that sets Marist apart is its convergence of business ethics and the Catholic tradition. As a liberal arts college with Catholic affiliation, the school guides students according to its religious principals when teaching a required course in business ethics. This ethical commitment is reinforced throughout all 48-course hours in the program. International business students also learn the ethical guidelines of multinational management and decision-making. As a result, the Marist MBA has received top marks from "good business" groups and ethical leadership organizations.​ 4.The University of Scranton The University of Scranton's Kania School of Management offers an online MBA with a similar commitment to Catholic and Jesuit principles. In addition to top national and regional rankings from U.S. News and World Report and The Princeton Review, Scranton's Kania School of Management has also been recognized as one of the leading schools for students interested in business systems and technology management. That's because Kania is part of the SAP University Alliance, which specifically lobbies schools for the teaching of tech-related management courses. These core concepts are integrated into the MBA's core curriculum, alongside innovative classes in business ethics and charitable enterprises.While the University of Scranton offers many concentrations, most of which require three courses to complete, the school's international business concentration is notably more in-depth. In fact, IB students at the University of Scranton must drop one of their core business classes and replace it with an international business elective as a condition of selecting the IB concentration. Alongside elective courses, Kania School students can also opt to take a 3-day international trip to one of the several destinations in Europe, Asia, or the Americas. Scranton's alumni association, which is free to all graduates, is strongest in Pennsylvania but serves students around the world with networking, professional education, and social media events.​ 3.University of Nebraska at Lincoln Another flagship state university campus, the University of Nebraska at Lincoln offers the highest-ranked part-time, full-time, and online MBA degrees in its home state. U.S. News and World Report ranks the school 103rd among all national universities and has awarded its part-time MBA program with a top-15 ranking. The Financial Times ranks UNL's online MBA as the 12th best online program in the world.​It should also be noted that UNL one of the Midwest's largest alumni associations with members from all 50 states and more than 25 foreign countries. The alumni association's mission is specifical to help students pursue professional opportunities and to enrich the University of Nebraska community after commencement.Within the international business concentration, UNL does things a bit differently. The school offers what it calls an "international overlay" program. All students must take at least one internationally-focused business course as part of their core. International bu siness students, however, can take the full slate of "overlay" courses, giving each of their core courses an international focus. Electives in highly specific international business courses are also available. A student who wishes to concentration specifically in IB must take a minimum of 9 credit hours from a pool of relevant electives. An international experience is offered to all students, ranging in duration from 3 days to more than three weeks.​ 2.Northeastern University Few schools offer as much name recognition and resume prestige at Northeastern University. Located in the city of Boston, Northeastern University has transformed from a commuter school to a major hub of international research. In fact, the school is home to more than 30 federally funded centers of scholarly research, several of which focus on the evolution and advancement of management concepts. These research centers are open to all online and offline students who wish to participate in scholarly research during the academic year or during term breaks.The D’Amore-McKim School of Business ranks fourth in the nation for its online MBA programs. Even better, the school's international business program is ranked 15th among hundreds of schools, according to U.S. News and World Report. The school has long maintained AACSB accreditation and offers students access to more than 15,000 global alumni, many of whom are in high-ranking executive positions at organizations throughout the U nited States.Unlike many other schools with an international business focus, the D'Amore-McKim MBA pursues an emphasis on globalization. Students study what globalization means, how it impacts communities in various countries, and how it will play into the future of management and multinational operations. Globalization is also researched extensively at Northeastern University, and offers students a chance to engage in research, meet their professors, and pursue a more academic future in the business community after graduation.​ 1.Arizona State University The W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University is one of the most prestigious business schools anywhere in the country, public or private. A leader in online education since its inception, W.P. Carey ranks as the 5th best online MBA in the country and the second-best online graduate business school in the United States, according to U.S. News and World Report. The Wall Street Journal ranked ASU's business school 19th regarding recruiter preference for hiring MBA alumni. Arizona State University itself is ranked as the most innovative university in America, according to U.S. News and World Report. Among all online MBA programs in the world, the Financial Times lists the W.P. Carey online MBA in tenth place.Unlike many other universities with an international business program, the W.P. Carey School of Business allows students to pursue either an MBA concentration or a graduate certificate in the field. While the MBA concentration is included in the cost of the MBA progra m itself, students who want a more in-depth study of IB can opt for a separate certificate and extend their time at the institution. Like the MBA, the certificate can be earned entirely online. Students in the MBA program at Arizona State also have the opportunity to select a 3-day international residency or a full-blown study abroad program to help further their understanding of international management.​Related Articles ​​​20 Best MBA In Entrepreneurship Degree Programs​20 Best Online Masters in Supply Chain Management​​​​Top 20 Masters In Project Management Degree Programs​​​​10 Best Online Masters in Non-Profit Management​​​​Top 20 Online Sports Management Masters Degree Programs​​​​25 Best Masters in Organizational Leadership​​​​20 Best Online Masters in Finance Programs​​​​20 Best Online Masters in Accounting Degree Programs​​​

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Change Is an Inevitable Issue Rationally Thought †Free Samples

Question: How Change Is an Inevitable Issue Rationally? Answer: Introduction Change is an inevitable issue, which, if rationally thought about, alters the predicament of persons, Companies and organizations. The attribute of rational in the earlier sentence relates to the aspect of management (Cameron and Green 2015). Herein, lays the placement of the words Change and management in an equal alignment. application of effective management techniques helps the personnel to upgrade their position within the market. This report, through the help of Nadler and Tushmans Congruence model, attempts to provide an insight into the dynamics of Change within the business environment. Along with this, the report also suggests ways and means for solving the difficulties in adopting the proposed changes. Report body Display of consistent poor performance by a Company or organization necessitates the need for Change. However, haphazard approach in this direction leads to the achievement of negative outcomes. Change is a concept, which possesses different Connotations, the most common of which is fear and hesitation (Hayes 2014). This is owing to the consciousness in terms of distortion of the integrity of the organizational structure. Application of theoretical concept in this regards, by the managerial authorities, possesses flexibility in terms of changing the preconceived perspective of the employees towards Change. Typical example in this direction is the Nadler and Tushmans Congruence model is one such theory. Congruence projects the compatibility of the organizational personnel in terms of exposing partnership working for emerging successful in achieving the proposed changes. Maintaining a cue with the definition of congruence, the aspect of partnership working, projects the interrelationship between the functional units of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) (Www.adnoc.ae 2017). As a matter of specification, Nadler and Tushmans congruence model comprises of four elements, such as, tasks, people, structure and culture. These elements collaboratively make up the business environment of ADNOc. Figure 1: Four components of Nadler and Tushmans model The systems used by the personnel of ADNOC to produce energy sources relates to the parameter of systems in the proposed question. Strategic vision to the allocated tasks enhances the performance of the ADNOC personnel in terms of adding efficiency in the business activities. Creation and development of strategies through the means of meetings helps the personnel to assess the appropriateness of the proposed strategies with regards to the identified and specified changes (Goetsch and Davis 2014). Execution of evaluation after the assessment assists the personnel to compare the exposed performance with the performance of the contemporary brands. This is assistance for the company in terms of estimating the progress amidst the competitive ambience of the market. Maintenance of consistency in the execution of evaluation brings to the forefront the loopholes within the performance. All these facts project the distortion of the integrated organizational structure of ADNOC. Critically reviewing the aspects, the interrelationship between the departmental units of the company relate to the inner essence of the attribute of congruence (Lewis, Passmore and Cantore 2016). Attachment of the concept of change here, keeping the traditionalism of the workplace intact, can be correlated to the parameter of culture. This motive results in the preservation of the organizational values. Pondering upon the diagrammatic representation of the modular structure, circular motion between the four components improves and upgrades the performance of ADNOC. Higher compatibility between the company personnel enhances the organizational performance as a whole. Absence of consciousness towards the action of optimization destroys the integrity within the business environment of the company. Herein, lays the necessity of change (Hornstein 2015). Within this, strategies play an important role. Discussions till this point were at the outer surface area, which is the business environment of the company as it would look like from bare eyes. Delving deep into the inner dynamics of the company, the first point is the nature of job that is performed, which is, the production of efficient energy sources. Adoption of modern and technologically advanced machines beautifies the infrastructure of the company. This acts as a ground for attracting the foreign investors towards the brand (Www.adnoc.ae 2017). As a sequential step, after the work, it is the people, who make mentionable contributions for beautifying the infrastructure. Within this, the main points for consideration are the personal details of the personnel, their skills, expertise and knowledge among others. Exposure of conscious approach by the managers of ADNOC towards the needs of the employees results in the production of corporate minds, which helps the company to achieve the identified and the specified targets. One of the other mentionable facts in this direction is the managerial approach towards the management of workforce. After the hiring process, the company conducts interviews to pick out the talents, which align with the business requirements (Lozano, Ceulemans and Seatter 2015). The subsequent componen is the systems, which help the people in doing the tasks. Typical examples of these systems are the automatic machines, which help the company to produce innovative quality energy sources. Along with this, the systems include the software, which help the company to measure the exposed performance. This measurement relates to the evaluation process, which detects the errors within the business procedures. As compared to these components, the parameter of culture attains prime importance. Adherence and complaince to the rules and regulations, maintains the organizational culture of the company (Www.adnoc.ae 2017). The company, ADNOC, possesses extra points for the behaviour in times of performance appraisals. Consciousness in this direction inculcates good values within the employees, which encourages them to expose better performance. One of the other specifications of this parameter is ensuring the wellbeing of the customers. Herein, lays the linkage between the first question with the second. As a matter of specification, production of green energy sources mitigates the health hazards of the customers. Within this, exposure of strategic approach helps the company personnel to organize the tasks (Voet 2014). Inclusion of evaluation within the strategies is assistance in terms of assessing the performance with the identified targets. Evaluation includes every parameter of the business environment of the company. As a matter of specification, the evaluation helps in judging effectiveness and feasibility of the tasks planned in line; the formal and the informal aspects and the people hired for carrying out the planned tasks. Aligning the case of ADNOC here, the managers indulge in contracts with the suppliers and distributors for manufacturing the received orders. This hiring process is enriched with the adherence to the competition policies, which helps the company to indulge into fair trades and transactions with the contemporary brands (Smith 2014). This fairness contradicts the instances of errors within the business activities such as customer turnover and employees turnover. Morover, the unity between the employees of the company is itself an indication of enhanced productivity. Seeking out new ways and means for the completion of the tasks adds to the creativity of the employees. Herein, lays the importance of market research, which makes ADNOC aware of the strategies adopted by the other oil producing companies. Apart from this, frequent meetings with the stakeholders and shareholders are one of the other factors, which project the relationship between the native company and the associate partners (Seong, Kim and Szulanski 2015). Clearing the doubts in these meetings enhances the stability in the relationship between the company and their partners. Along with this, presence of proper and modern communication channels smoothens the business processes. Typical example in this direction is the social networking sites, which helps the company, ADNOC to increase the trafficking of the audience towards the brand. As a sequential step the company, carries out the step of target segmentation in order to identify its target audience, which improves the focus and results in the production of products in accordance to the requirements of the specified targets (Parry et al. 2014). Viewing it from the other perspective, the social media helps the personnel of tne company to interact with the associate partners. This saves a lot of time, which if devoted to the other related tasks helps the personnel to achieve efficiency within the business processes. This means of social media has advantages and disadvantages for the company. Putting the news of the newly launched energy sources helps the personnel to achieve large scale customer satisfaction. Within this, lies the disadvantage. Exposure of negligent attitude towards the safety and security of the customers degrades the personality of the company personnel. The performance of the ADNOC personnel contradicts the motive of the earlier sentence. Within the profiles of the customers, anti-virus software are installed (Smits and Bowden 2015). This mitigates the instances of cyber crimes like virus attacks and hacker intervention. One of the speciality is the Quick heal software, which automatically detects the presence of viruses, which results in the loss of important official data. This type of conscious attitude reduces the intensity of the issues as proposed in the third question. One of the other mentionable facts here is the hiring of experts. This type of rationalistic approach in terms of evaluation helps the company personnel to speculate the presence of defects within the machines (Bucciarelli 2015). This step helps the personnel to bestow quality energy sources to the buyers, which maintains the hard earned reputation. The parameter of evaluation maintains continuity in the discussion with the tone of the third question. Evaluation highlights the issues, which needs improvement. Herein, lays the true essence of the aspect of change. Everything starting from the selection of the employees till the achievement of the outcomes is highlighted in the evaluation process. As a matter of specification, the evaluation process of ADNOC highlights even the individual performance of the team members (Sikdar and Payyazhi 2014). Herein, lays the importance of the performance appraisals and their revisions, which acts as an appropriate valuation of the efforts put in by the employees. The revisions within the performance appraisals results in the excavation of the hidden talents in terms of the emerging leaders in the workplace professionalism. Viewing it from the other perspective, application of effective management techniques also detects the issues encountered by the company. These techniques include the pers onal visits of the managers, cctv cameras and training. All these are interrelated. Provision of training by the managers of ADNOC to the employees enhances their preconceived skills, knowledge and expertise (Kayani and Nadeem 2015). Taking post training tests helps the managers to assess the capability of the employees in terms of making practical application of the learnt skills in the execution of the workplace operations. Within this, provision of adequate motivation and encouragement to the employees generates within them an urge to expose better performance. Maintenance of consistency in the provision of motivation simultaneously maintains the consistency in the performance of the employees. Apart from this, utilization of business models and analytical tools makes the company aware of their current strategic position. Achievement of negative outcomes compels the company, ADNOC to adopt changes within the business environment (Karim, Carroll and Long 2016). Herein, lays the appropriateness of the action of addressing in the proposed question. Critical review of the question, exposure of strategic vision is an answer to the question. As a matter of specification, the company, at the first instance, chalks out rough plans. Discussions of these raw plans with the associate partners help the company to assess the appropriateness and usefulness of the plans in terms of the identified and the specified requirements. As a sequential step, the company conducts a review of the financial condition (Szabla, Stefanchin and Warner 2014). This review is one of the main issues, which assists in bringing lucrative deals, trades, schemes and offers for the customers and the associate par tners. Green signal in terms of financial flexibility is assistance for the company in terms of initiating the actual tasks and operations. Evaluation is a related method for reviewing the performance of the company. Countering this, the exposure of rational and conscious attitude by the personnel reduces the need for evaluation as it itself results in the efficient execution of the organizational tasks. Counter arguing this, evaluation and detecting of the issues are interrelated to each other (Holten and Brenner 2015). However, detection of the issues and then evaluating the performance in terms of mitigating the intensity of the discovered issues upgrades the performance of the company, ADNOC. Herein, lays the importance of the congruence model, which seemed to be entrapped under the glorified perspective of the company performance. The motive to preserve the organizational values highlights the corporate social responsibility of the company personnel. The production of green energy sources makes the social reputation of the company into a widespread one. Attachment of the aspect of consciousness in this context can b e linked to the orporate attitude of the personnel in terms of altering the predicament of the company (Www.adnoc.ae 2017). In spite of all these good points, there are certain issues, which generate ambiguity for the readers in terms of achieving an understanding regarding the business environment of the company, ADNOC. These issues raises questions about the measures adopted by the company for dealing with the challenges encountered from the external environment. Herein, lays the appropriateness of the risks, which spoils the sanctity of the workplace environment. Within this, one of the primary methods is the risk assessment method (Cummings, Bridgman and Brown 2016). Following this method helps the personnel to assess the intensity of the risks and mitigate its intensity through the means of evaluative measurement. Apart from the risk assessment, the company takes the assistance of the different analytical tools for uplifting the current strategic position of the company. Typical examples in this direction are PESTLE, SWOT, and value chain among others. PESTLE analysis relates to the environmental aspect proposed in the second question. This is one of the effective tools which directly reflect the challenges encountered by the company (). Exposure of rational and conscious approach helps in the achievement of effective resolutions. Within this, meetings and conferences holds prime importance for the company in terms of negotiating the conflicts that arise due to the difference in opinions. Evaluation also finds its applicability here, as t sheds light on the ways undertaken by the personnel to mitigate the intensity of instances such as conflicts, discriminations, which contradicts the inner essence of the terms congruence. This congruence nullifies significance of the Nadler Tushmans model (He nderson, Gulati and Tushman 2015). Countering this, evaluation upgrades the performance of the company, which projects the interrelation between the two ends of the model, that is, strategies and performance. Both ends are complementary to each other, which add a new parameter to the model. Herein, lays the appropriateness of the SWOT analysis, which bears similarity with the action of evaluation. The original functionality of chain is to bind something within its own limitations. However, in the case of ADNOC, this functionality is contradicted. As a matter of specification, the presence of effective measures to cope up with the supply and demand results in the infrastructural development (Cummings and Worley 2014). This beautification of the internal environment helps the company to penetrate into the external environment. The motive to keep the organizational culture intact acts as a medium between the internal and external environment of the company. However, exceptions are inevitable phases, where failures hover over the business environment of the company. In most of the cases, it is seen that the companies give up or find it hard to bear with the encountered loss. On the contrary, seeking ways to make up the failures enhances the roles and responsibilities of the company personnel in terms of achieving success. Adoption of means such as feedback, survey and customer por tals adds color to the steps, which helps the company to climb the ladder of success (Tudor 2014). On the contrary, negligence towards the encountered issues aggravates the hardness of the stones, which acts as an obstacle for the company in terms of carrying out the business procedures in an effective manner. Herein, lays the symbolic significance of the statement, Failures are the stepping stones to success. Provision of training to the employees, on the basic management skills, after the specification of the poor performance, acts as a wise step taken by the company personnel. Increasing the frequency of the training programs helps the employees to have a better grasp over the dynamics of the business processes (Zhao, Hwang and Low 2015). Within this, organizing different management practices broadens the perspectives of the employees in terms of satisfying the needs, demands and requirements of the stakeholders and shareholders. Inclusion of these trainings within the strategies upgrades the performance of the company, which again highlights the importance of the Nadler and Tushmans congruence model. The exposure of partnership working for completing the allocated tasks adds value to the compatibility in the relationship between the employees (Rosenbaum, More and Steane, 2017). Viewing it from the other perspective, this congruity preserves the organizational culture. Countering this, adoption of the protective measures well in advance mitigates the ambiguous tone of the proposed question. Adherence and compliance to the legislations, especially those of marketing, helps the company, ADNOc to maintain the transparency in the business procedures. This transparency is an agent for luring the customers towards the brand. Moreover, it also mitigates the instances of employee and customer turnover, which makes it difficult for the contemporary oil producing companies to stay within the competitive ambience of the Arabian market. However, the story is not always the same. There are phases, when the other oil producing companies overpowers ADNO c in terms of exposing strategic vision towards the business processes (Zhao, Hwang and Low 2015). It is at this phase, where the parameter of systems in the Nadler and Tushman model gets highlighted. This is due to the fact that these systems enable the personnel to add innovative touch to the business operations. One of the oth er methods is the market survey; which makes the company aware of the popular devices within the market. Selection of the appropriate device enhances the organizational capability to achieve the identified and the specified targets. Conclusion The report emerges susuccessful in providing an insight into the management of the changes proposed by the companies and organizations. The example of ADNOc enlivens the business procedures in terms of exposing rational and conscious approach towards the identified and the specified changes. Within this, an insight into the business environment leads to the achievement of understanding regarding the potential issues that needs to be re citified. Theoretical aspect in this direction upgrades the performance of the company in terms of altering the current strategic position. 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