In the lifespan of an organisation, it will inevitably encounter internal and external conflicts. This is especially true as the organisation grows, establishes new business relationships and partnerships, expands its operations, and hires more people. While some disputes may be…
The world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) is expansive. Globally, companies undertake M&A transactions to enhance performance, create risk diversification, increase profitability,[1] increase shareholder value and drive efficiencies, amongst other reasons. Although global M&A deal values fluctuate annually, M&A remains…
The concept of franchising has deep historical roots, tracing back to the Middle Ages when sovereign rulers granted rights to subjects to perform public services in exchange for consideration.[1] By the 20th century, franchising evolved into a business model predominantly…
