Business Practice
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A Business Practice is a business activity that involves standardized methods, techniques, or procedures adopted by organizations in the conduct of their operations.
- Context:
- It can (typically) include management, marketing, finance, human resources, and operations activities.
- It can (typically) aim to improve efficiency, productivity, and profitability.
- It can (often) be influenced by industry standards, legal requirements, and ethical considerations.
- It can (often) evolve in response to technological changes, market dynamics, and regulatory environments.
- It can vary significantly across different industries and organizational sizes.
- It can include formal processes (like quality management systems) and informal practices (like workplace culture norms).
- It can be scrutinized and criticized, especially when it leads to negative social or environmental impacts.
- It can be a key factor in determining an organization's success and competitive advantage.
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- Example(s):
- A Sales Enablement Practice, which enhances the effectiveness and efficiency of a Sales Team.
- A Customer Relationship Management Practice, aimed at improving interactions and relationships with customers.
- A Sustainable Supply Chain Practice, focusing on reducing environmental impact in supply chain operations.
- A Diversity and Inclusion Practice, designed to promote diversity and ensure inclusive environments in the workplace.
- A Digital Transformation Practice, which involves the integration of digital technology into all areas of a business.
- A Risk Management Practice, focusing on identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks to the business.
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- Counter-Example(s):
- A Personal Habit, such as an individual's routine for managing personal finances.
- A Government Policy, like a regulation imposed on businesses by a regulatory body.
- A Scientific Method, employed in research and development activities.
- See: Organizational Culture, Strategic Management, Business Model, Corporate Governance.