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The article presents a case study which focuses on the central business strategies of the British paper-based packaging company Jefferson Smurfit Group PLC, including focused growth, global scope, and integrated development. It shows how the strategies has helped the company evolved, grow, and add value to its business in the global market-place. It mentions how policy of acquisition-led growth has been applied by the company.

The article presents a case study which focuses on the move of the British mutual insurer, the Equitable Life Assurance Society to use modern technology to focus on providing excellent service to clients. It states that they changed their working environment from old style to new style. It notes that their multi-skilled teams provided customer servicing. It mentions that they made a firm commitment to continue introducing and improve procedures.

The article presents a case study which focuses on the move of the British railway operator, Great North Eastern Railway Ltd. (GNER) change its approach in business and process necessary to translate ideas on paper into realities of day-to-day business practice. It states that they underwent a restructuring to create multi-skilled teams on all their trains. It mentions that they employed best practice benchmarking internally and externally.

The article presents a case study of the discovery of patents for paint process and graining tool for wood care by inventor Ted Prosser. The Patent Office in Great Britain granted him the patents. The article discusses the responsibility of the Patent Office in Great Britain for the establishment and maintenance of the national framework of intellectual property rights.

The article presents a case study which focuses on the implementation of the innovative information technology-based communication systems of British insurer,Independent Insurance. The different factors that determine the development of the information system are discussed. It mentions that the company employed an APACHE project office and training center to prepare them for the new system.

The article presents a case study of food business Marks & Spencer PLC, specifically its marketing solutions in physical distribution through technology in Great Britain. An overview of the company's food business, retail technology, quality and service, customer service and food stock management is provided. The tasks and activities of the company in the food industry are also discussed.

The article presents a case study of Duncan Bannatyne, one of the best-known entrepreneur in Great Britain. It focuses on the ability of Bannatyne in recognising, and seizing opportunities within business enterprises. It outlines different types of investor funding available to business enterprises including shares, and venture capital.

The article presents a case study of the communication activities of Great Britain-based trade union UNISON. It explores the trade union's in-house magazine "InsideOut" as one key way where UNISON internally communicates. It discusses the availability of booklets and leaflets to support issues such as health, safety and collective bargaining and to offer legal advice.

The article presents a case study on the new product, known as CreditExpert, released by global provider of information solutions Experian Information Solutions Inc. in Great Britain. It offers information on ways the company developed CreditExpert for its customers. Moreover, the four marketing strategies imposed by Experian are also mentioned.

The article presents a case study that details ways on how Experian Information Solutions Inc., provider of consumer education program, responds to external elements in Great Britain. It offers information on the new technologies developed by the company to respond to the technological environment changes. Moreover, it cites the effectiveness of the social, legal, economic, political and technological (SLEPT) analysis in coping with external influences.

The article presents a case study that details ways how mining company Anglo American Corp. with depleted resources contribute to sustainable development in Great Britain. It offers information on the significance of the company's sustainable development efforts on future generations. Moreover, it cites the responsibility of the firm on its stakeholders.

The article presents a case study that details the efforts of Travis Perkins PLC, home improvement and home builder products retailer, to place customer service at the center of the company's staff development program in Great Britain. It offers information on how the company balanced its strategic goals with the needs of customers. Moreover, it cites the efforts of employees in developing creative and committed workplace.

The article presents a case study of the business to business (B2B) company, Polestar which offers a direct sells of products to other business in Great Britain. It highlights the use of computer to plate (CTP) technology that provide brand-leading customers with a competitive edge through production and marketing orientation. It outlines the importance of marketing orientation in the business industry which provides information needed by the consumers for looking a high quality production.

The article presents a case study on the role of FTSE4Good Index, a series of investment stock market indices operated by British financial indices provider FTSE Group, in corporate social responsibility. It discusses the importance of up-to-minute information in enabling and evaluating financial decision making. It also offers an overview of the company's financial indices including the FTSE 100 and the FTSE All-Share Index.

The article presents a case study that illustrates the support of Great Britain's HM Revenue & Customs to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by helping them understand several laws and account for value added tax. It examines the role of the agency in helping SMEs reduce the burden of bureaucracy and uncertainty in their business environment. It also looks on the agency's support in understanding other threats including competition, high bank charges and changing bank interests.

The article presents a case study of how Great Britain-based radio station Radio 2 of broad casting company British Broadcasting Corp. The radio station has discovered the appropriate way in targeting the 35 to 54 year old segment of music listeners. The article discusses how the station managed to retain its traditional listeners while it has successfully targeted the particular segment.

The article presents a case study which focuses on relationship marketing used by the British provider of information technology (IT) software RM PLC. It analyzes how the company developed hardware, software, and support for primary schools by partnering with education. It mentions that the partnership is based on relationship aimed to revolutionize teaching and learning via integration of information and communication technologies (ICT) within schools.

The article presents a case study which focuses on the collaboration made by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), a British national organization with the National Manufacturing Council (NMC) for improving performance in manufacturing industries in Great Britain. It outlines the aims of the NMC on providing partnership with government agencies and manufacturing industries to attain business success. The article also discusses the importance of technological innovation in manufacturing.

The article presents a case study which focuses on the business operations of the Port of London Authority (PLA) in London, England. It states that they provide navigational services for ships and maintenance of shipping channels. It notes that they work closely with all levels of government to ensure that policies related to planning and development allow them to thrive. It mentions that they work with European Commission and is lobbying to achieve a level playing field.

The article presents a case study which focuses on the Centrocard transport integration initiative launched by the British transport company National Express Group PLC. It states that the initiative is based on strong partnership with different organizations and is designed to provide customers with seamless service. It mentions that the initiative shows that integration is about partnership and working together to provide competititve alternative to private cars.

The article presents a case study which shows how schools, teachers, and students in several schools in Great Britain, including Horndean Community School, George Abbot School, and the Royal School worked together to develop plans to improve their travel to school. It states that they encourage several measures such as car sharing, storage for bicycles, and part-time park attendant. It mentions that they conduct monitoring progress through repeating survey.

The article focuses on the Overseas Trade Services (OTS) network which is a partnership between major British government agencies that are involved in exporting and promoting British industries overseas. It offers information on the services that OTS offers to exporters which include information services for initial market studies adn access to the Export Market Information Centre at the Department of Trade and Industry.

The article presents a case study of ready mixed concrete producer RMC Group PLC, specifically its environmental care and business activities. An overview of the company's history, planning and development, and impact on the environment is provided. The tasks and activities of the company in the quarrying industry are also discussed.

The article presents a case study of the electricity distribution utility Yorkshire Electricity Group PLC, specifically on its illustration of service quality in reorganised electricity industry in England. An overview of the utility's changes in the electricity industry, electricity regulation and standards, solution development and member benefits is provided. The tasks and activities of the utility for its members are also discussed.