...MGMT 4950 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT FALL 2009 10:00-11:20 AM TR; BU 101 Instructor: Dr. Gerald E. Calvasina Office: 309B Business Phone: 586-1976 E-Mail calvasina@suu.edu Office Hours: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM T R 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon W Other by appointment REQUIRED TEXTS: Essentials of Strategic Management; John E. Gamble and Arthur A. Thompson Jr., 2009, ISBN-13 (978-0-07-353030-7) The Business Strategy Game – www.bsg-online.com ALL STUDENTS MUST REGISTER- Registration Codes will be distributed in class. REQUIRED READING: REQUIRED READING:A Guide to Case Analysis (Student Center section of the website for the text at http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0073530301/student_view0/ RECOMMENDED READING MATERIAL: The Wall Street Journal, Fortune Magazine, & Business Week PRE-REQUISITES: Advanced Standing and Seniors only (preferably in last semester of program. COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is a capstone course for seniors covering the concepts of strategic management and developing perspective, judgment and facility in problem solving in interrelated areas of distribution, personnel, finance, control and the social aspects of business. COURSE OBJECTIVES: 1. To develop a holistic perspective of an organization which integrates the concepts, skills, and principles learned in previous functional area courses (e.g. Marketing, Finance, Accounting) 2. To develop an appreciation and understanding of the role of...
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...This would allow us to look closely at the intricate inner workings of personalities, and how they are the foundation people and their interactions. How can we take this knowledge of personalities and turn it into a successful and productive working environment? When we look closely at the interaction of people, we see that their personalities are not the same. We also see that certain personalities don’t work well together, while others work together like a fine tuned instrument. By closely examining them we will come to understand why this happens, and what we could possibly do to resolve these personality confrontations. With leadership playing an important role in a working environment, how do we become better leaders? Like personalities, leadership styles also have their characteristics and it’s these characteristics that we need to take a closer look at. In an article titled “Seven Mistakes To Avoid As A Manager” by Max Messmer he writes “most management skills can be learned” (Seven Mistakes). This thought is resonating, telling us the importance of leadership styles, and how by learning and understanding these different styles, we can become a better leader. How do leaders create a cohesive and productive environment? All businesses rely on employees to perform tasks in order for them to be...
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... The Advantages of Home Schooling Fredalene B. Vigil National American University Author Note English Composition II Professor Lorrinda Kahn November 23, 2014 Abstract Some people have misconceptions about the benefits of homeschooling. Some believe that home schooling does not prepare a child socially, emotionally or academically for college. They believe that home schooling has a negative effect on their social well-being for their future. Studies show that children who are home schooled have great social skills due to the fact that they interact with a wider group of people rather than the same children in a classroom on a daily basis. Homeschoolers are able to associate with groups of children who have similar interests and values. Some also believe that the quality of education does not prepare a child academically to be successful in college. Test scores on the college admission exams such as the SAT and ACT have shown that homeschoolers consistently perform above the national level. Home schooled children display qualities such as the ability to work independently and exhibit strong leadership skills. Does Home Schooling Prepare Children For College? The Advantages of Home Schooling There are several misconceptions and myths about home schooled children lacking social and academic skills that...
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...reimbursement plan offers many benefits to both employers and employees. The benefit to the employee is the opportunity to sharpen their skills through advanced education. The main benefit for our organization is the ability to attract and retain valuable employees. Tuition assistance is a powerful benefit that can be used as an advantage by our company to employ a better educated work force and a continued supply of qualified candidates to move up the chain of command. If employees are able to further their education they will become more skilled and as a result will provide more value to our company. The knowledge and skills that employees gain from their education can translate into a more confident, productive, on the job employee who has the ability to make executive decisions when the need calls. An educated employee is more apt to take on additional assignments, is more capable of utilizing leadership skills, thus improving the company’s professional image in the long run. The more an employee knows the easier it is to promote them upwards as well as laterally, developing a more rounded and happy employee. Providing tuition reimbursement develops team players through school studies increasing employee retention because employees are more likely to be loyal and dedicated to a company they feel is also loyal to them and has a vested interest in the development and success of its employees. Loyalty reciprocates because employees rely on the organization for tuition reimbursement...
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...Table of Contents 1. Introduction 1.1 Why Knowledge Management and Knowledge Management System Matter …………3 1.1.1 Definition of Knowledge, Knowledge Assets, Knowledge Management and Knowledge Management System ……………………………………………………………………………….3-6- 1.1.2 Evolution of Knowledge Management and milestone …………………………………………6 2. Contents 2.1 Managing Knowledge in the Digital World and organization is a vital task ………………… …7 2.1.1 Benefits and motivations of leading organizations under-taking of KMS ……………… 7-9 2.1.2 Challenges of organizations under-taking KMS …………………………………………….9-10- 2.2 Strategies of Utilizing Knowledge Management …………………………………………………10-14 2.3 Management Systems 2.3.1 Management System Structures ……………………. ………………………………………. 14-17 3. Real Case Study ……………………………………………………………. 18-22 4. Conclusion ..……………………………………………………………………23 5. Reference ………………………………………………………………………24 1. Introduction 1.1 Why Knowledge Management and Knowledge Management System Matter ______________________________________________________________________________ To open KM topic, we have a few questions want to ask you: (1) Do you have a KM system? What is Knowledge Management (2) How to start a sharing culture? (3) Is the KM system aligned with the business strategy? (4) Is there a KM solution for my organization? From the following, we will try to find out the answers for your reference. __________________________...
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...(608) 692-2000 e-Mail : lcross@bus.wisc.edu or lj_cross@msn.com Office : Grainger 4281 Office Hours : 4 - 6 (before scheduled classes) by appointment Course Description and Objectives Few leaders would disagree that a firm’s performance is directly linked with their chosen strategy and their ability to implement that strategy. Traditionally, books and articles on strategy have focused on the development of a strategic plan, based on situational and competitive analyses and forward-looking forecasts. In today’s world, these traditional methods are no longer sufficient to address rapidly changing environments and the challenge of executing global strategies. This course will explore the latest research and management techniques for developing a comprehensive integrated strategic plan and for managing implementation of the plan in dynamic environments. The key objectives of the course are: • To provide a clear understanding and framework for dynamic strategic analysis and formulation. • To establish clear relationships between strategy formulation and...
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...Assignment Four: Knowledge Gained and Personal Assessment Kim D. Duggared HRMN 495 Professor Jimmy Adkins 11 October 2015 University of Maryland University College in Europe Introduction and Purpose The purpose of this paper is to drawn knowledge gained during this capstone class and classes that have been taken during this degree program. The concept chosen, that is to represent key concepts, related to the key knowledge areas in Human Resources is Employee Engagement Academic definitions of the key terms Blessing white from the division of GP strategy defines employee engagement as “ the intersection of maximum contribution for the organization and maximum satisfactory for the individual,” (Blessingwhite.com, 2013). To further define Engagement In comparing and contrasting employee satisfaction and engagement, satisfaction refers to how employees feel — their “happiness”— about their job and conditions, things like compensation, benefits, work environment, and career development opportunities (ADP.com, 2012) While engagement, on the other hand, refers to employees’ commitment and connection to work as measured by the amount of effort they are willing to expend on behalf of their employer (ADP.com, 2012). Highly engaged employees go above and beyond the core responsibilities outlined in their job descriptions, innovating and thinking outside the box to move their organizations forward while one can be satisfied with their work situation and not be engaged...
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...implemented within the institution in regard to the physical infrastructure, systems, applications, networking and all other technical issues that are relevant to the ICT implementation and operations. Through the journey of investigating all aspects and concepts of ICT at Bahrain Polytechnic, this report tries of shed light on and assess the ICT services provided to the staff as well as to the customers who are the students. As it is the case to any organization, Bahrain polytechnic’s main aim of implementing best ICT practices is to ensure the best learning environment to the students and improve their performance and achievement as well as facilitate the performance of both the tutors and other staff. All this can maintain the institution’s competitive edge and place it amongst the most distinguished and pioneering universities in Bahrain. By carrying out surveys, observations and face-to-face interviews with ICT team members, this reports seeks to assess the overall performance of the ICT department, the systems, applications and their suitability and adequacy to support the various needs and requirements of the institution. In addition, it tries to obtain suggestions and recommendations on how the overall performance and operations of ICT can be improved. Moreover, the...
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...` , Single-Author Thesis THE EFFECT OF SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT PROCESSES ON COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE AND ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE THESIS Ronald M. Salazar, SMSgt, USAF AFIT-LSCM-ENS-12-16 DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE AIR UNIVERSITY AIR FORCE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE; DISTRIBUTION UNLIMITED Sample 3. Disclaimer Statement The views expressed in this thesis are those of the author and do not reflect the official policy or position of the United States Air Force, Department of Defense, or the United States Government. AFIT-LSCM-ENS-12-16 THE EFFECT OF SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT PROCESSES ON COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE AND ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE THESIS Presented to the Faculty Department of Systems and Engineering Management Graduate School of Engineering and Management Air Force Institute of Technology Air University Air Education and Training Command In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Science in Engineering and Environmental Management Ronald M. Salazar, BS SMSgt, USAF March 2012 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE; DISTRIBUTION UNLIMITED. Sample 4. Thesis Title Page, Single Author AFIT-LSCM-ENS-12-16 THE EFFECT OF SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT PROCESSES ON COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE AND ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE Ronald M. Salazar, BS SMSgt, USAF Approved: _____________//signed//______________ William Cunningham...
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...35 years. The company is in the food industry and has over 280,000 employees nationwide. Headquartered in the United States, the company has recently acquired two smaller processing and manufacturing facilities in Europe. Potter’s Peanuts is becoming increasingly aware of the rise in international competition, and is looking to maintain its market share domestically, while building it globally. B. Describe how the HR program/policy/process/procedure/initiative that has been proposed should be changed. Leadership, with major input from the HR staff, is aware that attracting and retaining the best and brightest in the agricultural and food processing arena is crucial to maintaining national and international competitive market share advantage. With that vision in mind, the leadership knows that it will have to be strategic in ensuring that all its HR initiatives are equitable, consistent, continuous, and mainstream. Potter’s Peanuts has been noted for its success in the marketplace, its values and vision, its diversity and inclusion efforts, but more publicly for its notable efforts in the training and development arena. The company believes strongly in training and development, as illustrated by the continuous and consistent launch of said efforts to affect successful learning so that employees can learn and develop to their full capabilities. Benchmarking and employee surveys have shown that Potter’s training and development efforts were indeed the overarching indicators...
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...Functions of Management Paper Kesia Mulrain MGNT 330 June 18, 2012 Dick Amible Functions of Management Paper In every organization management is a process and a key to success. I work for an organization call Mosaica. Mosaica Education is an educational company which is global and has been around since 1997. Mosaica has received many awards, excellent recommendations and is recommended from AdvancED. The company educates 45,000 children has eight programs in eight states and manages about 90 school which include the Middle East and District of Columbia. The company has Passionate leadership with skills and expertise in which AdvancED distinguished them as a profoundly successful educational company. According to Bateman and Snell, Management is the act of controlling and directing the affairs of a business to achieve organizational goals (Bateman & Snell, 2009). Management has specific foundations that have been around and are not going to vanish. The essentials functions of management are controlling, planning organizing and leading. This paper will explain each function, and how they are applied in an organization. In spite of the change in society, management continues to absorb its main four functions; planning, organizing, leading and controlling. Authors Bateman and Snell (2009) explain the four management functions as follow: Planning: Is determining what goals are needed and deciding in advance the actions that are appropriate in order to achieve...
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...involvement in many activities outside of the academic circle which is critical aspect of this Personal Development Portfolio. By doing this I will develop my understanding of differentiated instruction including planning lessons using principles from understanding by design, so that I will be able to reach a higher level of understanding as evidenced by assessments, student surveys, reflection, and participation. Background I am Rizwan Abubakar from India, My father is a retired supervisor and my mother works as an assistant in a Government office. I’ve a sister who is younger to me who is studying in junior college. India is very diverse in culture. Being born in India has made me understand and value different cultures, religions. I belong to a muslim family. I personally believe India is a best example of democracy. There are many different religions, cultures, languages which exist side by side. I speak 4 different languages Hindi, English, Urdu, Kannada. Education I did my schooling in Mysore a city in southern part of India. I did my primary and high school in Savithri High school. Later on I joined Marimallapa College and there by completed my 12 grade. I have always been an average student. After my 12th I entered into a management program in University of Mysore one of the top ranked universities in India. This is where I developed my skills that are essential for surviving in a competitive environment. This degree has given me an...
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...City Accelerated Academy 1033 Cambridge Ave. Camden NJ 08105 856-966-5278 Ext. 24400 (Main office) Ext. 24501 (Academic Office) 856-342-6822 Fax Executive Director: Jamar Brown Principal: Charles Johnson Director of Operations: Jaquay Waller Director of Special Education: Maura Schlindwein Purpose: The achievement of all pupils and the establishment rely on the preparation and implementation of the school administrators. ISLLC 2008 Standard one, states that the leadership team must examine assorted elements of the school community in order to design and implement the specific actions for the schools vision to come together. Also, ISLLC 2008 Standard three, states that the schools vision has to be watched carefully to guarantee success for all students and staff. Mission: “The Camden City Accelerated Academy pledge to overcome obstacles, discover individual potential and establish goals for the future in a rigorous academic environment” (Camden City Accelerated Academy Brochure, 2012) Vision: “The Camden City Accelerated Academy is dedicated to establishing the most extraordinary learning environment that allows our students to spread their wings to their fullest potential and soar into the future” (Camden City Accelerated Academy Brochure, 2012). The intent of Camden City Accelerated Academy is not only to educate our students in academic areas, but to mold them into all around prosperous individuals, who can be effective leaders and mentors in the community...
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...Future of Nursing Health care reform and technology are contributing factors affecting the future of nursing. The need to continue education for higher degree is becoming evident; nurses can no longer use the former mind- set traditional way to perform practice. Nurses need to be more flexible and be willing to incorporate new treatment options into their care. Nurses will continue to be guided by the use of nursing theories to promote quality care. Nurses need to become proactive in their education and in developing their leadership skills to remain competitive in their changing roles (Suhr, 2008). Evidence-Based Practice Historically, evidence based-practice (EBP) was used back to Florence Nightingale’s era and reinforced to current nursing practice. Nurses used to practice based on traditions and experiences by selecting nursing interventions to influence outcomes. Little scientific evidence supported clinical decision and expected outcomes during that time. EBP began to apply quality improvement studies to develop critical pathways and care in the early efforts to study interventions outcome (Mcdonald, 2001). “Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) combines information about the results of well-designed research, clinical expertise, patient concerns and patient preferences. EBP serves as the foundation in the form of a set of values, sources and criteria upon which to gain access to, select and critique knowledge for nursing practice” (Waite & Killian, 2010). Research...
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...BAB111 Revised January 12, 2005 ILinc Case Study of a Start Up “It’s been a long semester,” thought Mark Bernstein. “I have spent a lot of time with Degerhan working on our business plan for our proposed new venture, Interactive Learning Corporation, but can we really make it go? Should we even try? I’ve got a good job waiting for me with a large corporation. Is the upside potential of ILinc great enough to justify taking the risk?” Mark Bernstein and Degerhan Usluel knew each other from MBA classes at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Outside a career fair sponsored by the school in the fall of 1993, Bernstein was sitting on a bench when Usluel approached and asked, “Do you really want to work for any of them?”, referring to the established companies at the career fair. “No, I can’t see myself working for corporate America. I’d really like to start my own business, but I’m not sure what to do,” Mark replied. “I know what you mean. I can’t see myself being a small part of a large corporation. I’ve been doing some work for Professor Jack Wilson that has made me wonder whether there might be something in our project that could be turned into a business,” explained Usluel. Thus began the prospecting. The Players Mark Bernstein Bernstein earned a BA in Economics from Union College. Articulate and hard driving, he had worked in sales and sales management for several computer related companies for over nine years before enrolling in Rensselaer’s MBA program...
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