The Deep Dive

By The MBA Network

Breakdown of the MBA classes focusing on all the subjects, objects, and in between.

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December 10, 2024 Managerial Application of Demand and Supply Analysis
The episode focuses on the economic concepts of demand and supply. One section is a detailed academic module explaining elasticity of demand, its various types (price, income, cross-price, advertising), calculation methods, and business applications. Another section applies demand and supply models to real-world markets like personal computers, crude oil, gasoline, and the stock market, also exploring government interventions (price floors and ceilings) and their consequences in agricultural and rental markets. A third section provides an overview of demand and supply, examining their meanings, laws, influencing factors, and market equilibrium. The final section similarly examines demand and supply, focusing on their relationship with the price mechanism and the role of government intervention in achieving economic and social equilibrium.
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25min
December 10, 2024 Management by Objectives
These sources explore various aspects of management theory and practice, focusing on Management by Objectives (MBO), organizational development (OD), and leadership styles. They examine MBO's implementation, advantages, and disadvantages, contrasting authoritarian and participative approaches. Further, the texts discuss leadership from multiple perspectives, including rhetorical, Gestalt, and transformational viewpoints, emphasizing the importance of communication, employee empowerment, and cultural diversity. Finally, the sources offer practical strategies for managing organizational change, downsizing, and employee growth, integrating these concepts with human resource development (HRD) principles.
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17min
November 25, 2024 Hierarchy of Courts in Nigeria
These sources detail the Nigerian court system's structure and hierarchy, from the Supreme Court to lower courts like magistrate and customary courts. They explain the jurisdiction of each court level, including original and appellate jurisdictions. Several sources focus on the Supreme Court's role in constitutional interpretation, describing various methods of statutory interpretation employed. Finally, one source provides a handbook for navigating the Small Claims Court in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, outlining procedures for filing claims, serving summons, and enforcing judgments.
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20min
November 22, 2024 Marketing Principles
This deep dive details excerpts from marketing textbooks that comprehensively cover various aspects of marketing strategy and planning. One segment focuses on strategic planning, including market analysis (SWOT), developing marketing plans, and selecting appropriate market entry strategies. The second segment details the consumer and business buying processes, encompassing customer segmentation, targeting, and relationship management, as well as the roles of marketing channels and sales. A third segment explores the pricing framework, examining cost structures, pricing objectives, and factors influencing pricing decisions in various market contexts. The session collectively illustrates the interconnectedness of these elements in crafting effective marketing strategies.
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19min
November 21, 2024 Fundamentals of Insurance
This deep dive is related to the insurance industry and details the fundamentals of risk and insurance as well as risk management. The first session focuses on the various types of insurance available to both individuals and businesses, and it examines the different aspects of risk management, from risk control to risk financing. The second session provides a directory of professional organizations involved in the insurance industry, from those focused on financial services to those dedicated to the advancement of risk management and international understanding. These sources together offer a comprehensive overview of the insurance industry and the important role it plays in our economy.
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25min
November 21, 2024 Applying Managerial Economics to Business Decisions
The hosts discuss managerial economics, focusing on applying microeconomic principles to business decisions. The first segment emphasizes profit maximization through marginal analysis, the time value of money, and understanding market forces like Porter's Five Forces. The second segment provides a broader introduction, covering concepts like market structures (competitive, non-competitive, imperfect), vertical and horizontal boundaries of firms, and the importance of distinguishing between marginal and average values, as well as stocks and flows. Today's show aims to equip managers with tools for effective resource allocation and strategic decision-making.
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32min
November 19, 2024 Fundamentals of Business Law
The discussion focuses on excerpts from business law textbooks that discuss various aspects of business law, ethics, and sustainability. One textbook focuses on explaining the legal framework of business, including contracts, torts, and administrative law, while the other emphasizes ethical and risk management considerations for business decisions. Both textbooks explore the role of law in shaping business practices, highlighting key concepts such as contract formation, liability, and the regulatory landscape. They also delve into the ethical implications of business conduct, exploring frameworks for making responsible and sustainable decisions.
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34min
November 18, 2024 Central Tendency
The source provides an introduction to measures of central tendency, which are values that represent the typical or central value in a set of data. The conversation outlines the three most common measures: mean, which is the average value; median, which is the middle value when the data is ordered; and mode, which is the value that appears most frequently. The source also explains how to calculate each measure and provides an example to illustrate the process.
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16min
November 16, 2024 The Fast Forward MBA in Finance
The source is a book about financial statements and the accounting concepts behind them. It focuses on how managers use financial reporting for decision-making and control, highlighting the importance of understanding profit and cash flow relationships. The text provides numerous examples to illustrate key concepts like breakeven analysis, return on investment, and capital budgeting. It also delves into specific accounting methods used for manufacturing and service businesses, while addressing issues of cost allocation and control.
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39min
November 16, 2024 Future of Management
Gary Hamel's "The Future of Management" argues that traditional management practices are outdated and are no longer effective in today's rapidly changing business environment. The book critiques the hierarchical and bureaucratic structures common in corporations, claiming that they stifle innovation and limit the potential of employees. Hamel instead calls for a more adaptable, innovative, and employee-centric approach to management. He proposes a shift toward "management innovation," focusing on building organizations that embrace change, encourage creativity, and empower employees to take ownership of their work. The book draws on examples of companies that have successfully adopted unconventional management practices, providing a blueprint for businesses seeking to transform their management models and thrive in the 21st century.
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19min

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The podcast currently has 59 episodes available.