...Global Business Opportunities Project: Starbucks Going to India Prepared by: Group A Contents Module 2: ANALYZING INTERNATIONAL COMPETITORS 6 Module 3: ASSESSING THE ECONOMIC-GEOGRAPHIC ENVIRONMENT 7 Module 4: ASSESSING THE SOCIAL-CULTURAL ENVIRONMENT 10 Module 5: ASSESSING THE POLITICAL LEGAL ENVIRONMENT 13 Module 6: SELECTING A GLOBAL COMPANY STRUCTURE 15 Module 7: FINANCING SOURCES FOR GLOBAL BUSINESS OPERATIONS 16 Module 8: CREATING A GLOBAL MIS (MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS) 18 Module 9- IDENTIFYING HUMAN RESOURCES FOR GLOBAL BUSINESS ACTIVITIES 19 Module 10 – MANAGING INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL AND BUSINESS RISKS 21 Module 11 - PRODUCT AND TARGET MARKET PLANNING 22 Module 12: DESIGNING A GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION STRATEGY 24 MODULE 13: PLANNING A GLOBAL PROMOTION STRATEGY 25 MODULE 14—SELECTING AN INTERNATIONAL PRICING STRATEGY 27 MODULE 15— DETERMINING ORGANIZATIONAL FINANCIAL RESULTOVERVIEW 28 References: 31 Module 1: IDENTIFYING GLOBAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Global Business Opportunities We are the Starbucks Corporation; we purchase and roast whole bean coffees. Majority of our stores are in the United States, but we also have international stores. Starbucks Corporation has successfully been in business since 1971. India has the youngest population in the world and will stay young. Starbucks Co. has found the opportunity to expand internationally to India and believes that it can be a huge success. Potential Markets Starbucks would like to first start its operation...
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...Exploring Business Opportunities Assignment -Ramachandran T, Section A, PGBE Batch 17, EDI 1. How will you identify viable business opportunities? Describe in detail steps involved in the process. The existing business opportunities can be identified through the following steps: Step 1: Preparation of personal profile Step 2: Development of Opportunity selection(OS) Framework Step3: Generation of ideas Step 4: Snap investigation of ideas Step 5: Evaluating in terms of OS framework and shortlisting of ideas Step 6: Pre-feasibility studies Step 7: Opportunity Selection Preparation of personal profile: Personal profile describes the basic details of the person such as his education, work experience, his area of interest and personality. It is also necessary that the individual highlights his objectives of establishing the enterprise, his current investment preparedness, level of risk taking attitude and his personal considerations. Development of OS Framework: The development of OS framework mentions the following: * Investment * Technological Sophistication * Managerial / Organizational Needs * Market and competition * Sector Preference * Govt. Intervention/ dependence * Implementation time * Profitability * Degree of risk and its form * Location * Personal Considerations * Taboos/Religious sentiments * Life Style – Trader in Agra * Relative Importance of Money – Restaurant in Ahmedabad * Amenability...
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...Matworks’ invitation to Southwestern for sponsorship of a portion of Matworks’ annual sales event. Please find enclosed a report on the course of action to be taken regarding Matworks’ proposal to Southwestern about sponsoring a portion of their annual sales meeting. The options have been evaluated by taking into account Southwestern’s image and Matworks’ business relationship with Southwestern. Based on these, it is recommended that Southwestern sponsor the Grand Banquet, the premier event of the sales meeting. Executive Summary Southwestern Ohio Steel LP (SOS) is currently faced with a proposition from Matworks, Inc. that invites SOS to sponsor a portion of Matworks’ annual sales event. Given SOS’ policy of practicing business competitively, limited budget towards promotional activities and its long-standing business relationship with Matworks, an acceptance or refusal of the proposition can hugely impact the business. Each option available to SOS has been evaluated on various parameters like its image, business opportunity and the consequence of the decision on the business relationship with Matworks. Based on this, it is recommended that SOS sponsors the premier event of the meet, the Grand Banquet. Word Count: 105 Table of Contents S. No. Contents Page Number 1 Situation Analysis ...
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...be best not only for the hotel but also that it will benefit the local islanders and the people who visit Kava temporarily. The Marriott Kava hotel is projected to be a medium size facility. The accommodations will ensure local islanders, patients receiving extended health care at the local cancer center, families, couples, and even business travelers will have a place to stay during their visit. The decision is if it will be more beneficial to build a standalone hotel in the middle of the island, merge the business with the local cancer center, or build the hotel near the airport ensuring it is near the new transit shuttle bus company. Building a standalone hotel ensures that if the tourism and visitor rate to the island increases the hotel will have no obligations and commitments to another company and able to focus on just providing space for guest of the hotel. The downside of this is that the business owner limits herself to other business opportunities if the standalone method is sought after. Business is based on the needs of living areas on a temporary basis. The developer that has come to the island to build housing projects for the locals will inadvertently be competition as more people may have the ability to afford long term housing solutions. During the completion of research it was noted that because of the numerous issues the island faces the amount of expected tourism to the island is significantly lower than usual. After posting the sign with...
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...SYLLABUS: Intermediate Accounting I- ACCT 301A (11636) FALL 2015 Department of Accounting Mihaylo College of Business and Economics California State University – Fullerton PART I: COURSE INFORMATION |Class time and location |: |MW 11:30AM-12.45PM, SGMH 2201 | |Instructor |: |Kristin Y. Li | |Office |: |SGMH 4385 | |Phone |: |657-278-3938 | |Email |: |krli@fullerton.edu | |Office Hours |: |T 1:00-4:00PM (Subject to Change) | | | | | REQUIRED TEXT AND MATERIALS Kieso, D. E., J. J. Weygandt and T. D. Warfield, 2014 FASB Update Intermediate Accounting, 15th edition, John Wiley and Sons, 2014. We will use WileyPLUS (www.wileyplus.com) for homework; WileyPLUS is required. If you purchase...
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...BUSINESS 427 GLOBAL ISSUES IN BUSINESS DeVry University Global Business Opportunities Project: Burlington Coat Factory/China Prepared By: Group A March 30, 2013 TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 3 Module 1: IDENTIFYING GLOBAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 3 Module 2: ANALYZING INTERNATIONAL COMPETITORS 7 Module 3: ASSESSING THE ECONOMIC-GEOGRAPHIC ENVIRONMENT 9 Module 4: ASSESSING THE SOCIAL-CULTURAL ENVIRONMENT 11 Module 5: ASSESSING THE POLITICAL LEGAL ENVIRONMENT 14 Module 6: SELECTING A GLOBAL COMPANY STRUCTURE 16 Module 7: FINANCING SOURCES FOR GLOBAL BUSINESS OPERATIONS 18 Module 8: CREATING A GLOBAL MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM 20 Module 9: IDENTIFYING HUMAN RESOURCES FOR GLOBAL BUSINESS 23 Module 10: MANAGING INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL AND BUSINESS RISKS 25 Module 11: PRODUCT AND TARGET MARKET PLANNING 27 Module 12: DESIGNING A GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION STRATEGY 28 Module 13: PLANNING A GLOBAL PROMOTION STRATEGY 30 Module 14: SELECTING AN INTERNATIONAL PRICING STRATEGY 31 Module 15: DETERMINING ORGANIZATIONAL FINANCIAL RESULTS 34 Module 16: MEASURING INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SUCCESS 35 CONCLUSION 36 BIBLIOGRAPHY 36 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Burlington Coat Factory was originally formed in the year 1924 as a wholesaler of junior’s coats and women’s coats. Its original location was in Burlington, New Jersey and they are now a national retail chain. Burlington Coat Factory offers...
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...Supply Chain ....3 1.1 Why Information Systems? ....4 Why Information Systems Matter 4 • How Much Does IT Matter? 6 • Why IT Now? Digital Convergence and the Changing Business Environment ....7 1.2 Perspectives on Information Systems ....13 What Is an Information System? ....13 Windows on Organizations: Cemex: A Digital Firm in the Making ....14 Window on Technology: UPS Competes Globally with Information Technology ....17 It Isn't Just Technology: A Business Perspective on Information Systems 18 • Dimensions of Information Systems ....20 1.3 Contemporary Approaches to Information Systems ....25 Technical Approach 26 • Behavioral Approach 26 • Approach of This Text: Sociotechnical Systems ....27 1.4 Learning to Use Information Systems: New Opportunities with Technology ....27 The Challenge of Information Systems: Key Management Issues 28 • Integrating Text with Technology: New Opportunities for Learning ....30 Make IT Your Business ....31 Summary, 31 • Key Terms, 32 • Review Questions, 32 • Discussion Questions, 33 • Application Software Exercise: Database Exercise: Adding Value to Information for Management Decision Making, 33 • Dirt Bikes USA: Preparing a Management Overview of the Company, 33 • Electronic Commerce Project: Analyzing Shipping Costs, 34 • Group Project: Analyzing a Business System, 34 • Case Study: Dollar General: Heavy on Organization, Light on Systems, ....35 Chapter 2. Information Systems in the Enterprise ....38 Opening Case: Fast...
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...among the project team, the project sponsor and key stakeholders. It represents a common understanding of the project for the purpose of facilitating communication among the stakeholders and for setting authorities and limits for the project manager and team. The scope statement includes relating the project to business objectives, and defining the boundaries of the project in multiple dimensions including approach, deliverables, milestones, and budget. Table of Contents A. Executive Summary 3 B. Business Objectives 3 C. Project Description 4 D. Project Approach 8 E. Project Estimates 8 F. Project Controls 10 G. Authorizations 12 H. Scope Statement Approval Form/Signatures 13 A. Executive Summary Provide a brief summary of the project using the Project Charter and/or Business Case as a basis for this text. B. Business Objectives 1. Business Need/Opportunity/Objectives The business need/opportunity should be stated in business terms and should provide an understanding of: ▪ What created the need, or how the opportunity was recognized ▪ The magnitude of the need/opportunity ▪ Contributing factors, such as workload increases or staff reductions, and fiscal constraints ▪ An understanding of the extent to which the need/opportunity would be addressed if an appropriate alternative were implemented ▪ The consequences for the State and its customers if the need or opportunity is not...
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...Mission: As a business manager for GE Canada, Raj Bhatt needs to figure out how to maximize the potential from the Canadian energy-efficiency opportunities. Energy-Efficiency, attractive industry and business opportunity? Yes, the energy-efficiency is a very attractive industry and business opportunity. As the growing interests from Canadian public and government, the size of the potential market has increased substantially to billions of dollars. Further, the technology and industry expertise have developed to more sophisticate stage as the market has grown to maturity with fewer competitors left. Therefore, the risk and prediction of overall business have decreased significantly. In addition, GE has the advantages of being an all-inclusive powerhouse for this project, since GE does not only have technical advantages in lighting and motors but also has its own financing department which could support the project’s financial needs. More importantly, GE is a well-known global brand with respected reputation in the industry. Lastly, GE does not face the similar level of competition in the energy-efficiency industry, as there are only 7 full-services ESCos that can cover all three businesses needs. Even those ESCos are often facing problems like accessing the capital, or creditability issues etc. GE management system, GE Canada, implications for the energy management business? The organizational structure of GE is a “direct connect” structure, which consists 6 core businesses...
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...Friar Tucker International employs an estimate of 1200 staff members and generates revenue in the amount of $300 million. Friar Tucker International has a vision of joining the top ten hospitality providers of service and to serve families through the business of entertainment; basing the service on superior levels of marketing and innovation. The Friar Tucker International mission is to “attract more visitors and customers through food and entertainment facilities and ensure a great family experience” (Friar Tucker International scenario, 2010). Friar Tucker International, Chief Executive Officer, Ricardo Bellini negotiated and accepted many contracts with hotel chains. The contracts resulted in the management of the establishments and the to implement and carry out projects and manage the implementation of numerous projects. Over the previous years, this company has increased its success rate and has felt the results of growth. Many of the business contracts surround managing centers for entertainment, opening bars, setting up pubs, and managing the operations of scores of restaurants in New Jersey, Washington, Richmond and D.C. All the companies are correspondingly within the realm of Friar Tucker International business alignment and close to the strategic planning. Friar Tucker International accepted a couple of...
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... | Business Case [Project Name] NOTE TO READER: “Business Case Usage Guidelines” have been developed to accompany this template. | |Table of Contents | | | | Executive Summary 2 Background 3 Problem / Opportunity 3 Current Situation 3 Project Description 4 Project Description 4 Objectives 4 Scope 4 Out of Scope 4 Anticipated Outcomes 4 Stakeholders 5 Strategic Alignment 6 Environment Analysis 7 Alternatives 8 Business & Operational Impacts 9 Project Risk Assessment 10 Risk of Project and each Alternative (Not including Status Quo) 10 Risk of Not Proceeding with Project (Status Quo) 11 Cost/Benefit Analysis 12 Quantitative Analysis – Financial Cost & Benefit: 12 Qualitative Analysis – Non-Financial Benefits & Costs: 14 Assumptions 14 Conclusions & Recommendations 15 Conclusions 15 Recommendations 15 Project Responsibility 15 Project Accountability 15 Implementation Strategy 16 Review & Approval Process 17 Review Process 17 Approval Process 17 Business Case Signoff 17 |Section ...
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...Vision/Scope Customer Name Directions for using template: Read the Guidance (Arial blue font in brackets) to understand the information that should be placed in each section of this template. Then delete the Guidance and replace the placeholder within with your response. There may be additional Guidance in the Appendix of some documents, which should also be deleted once it has been used. Some templates have four levels of headings. They are not indented, but can be differentiated by font type and size: • Heading 1 – Arial Bold 16 font • Heading 2 – Arial Bold Italic 14 font • Heading 3 – Arial Bold 13 font • Heading 3 – Arial Bold Italic 12 font You may elect to indent sections for readability. |Author | | |Author Position | | |Date | | Version: 1.0 ( 2002 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. The information contained in this document represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation on the issues discussed as of the date of publication. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft...
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...Case Study I Medical Information System Arthur Contato Poliseli Edward Ruppel Project Management I BA 3110 DAY AA February 23, 2015 Medical Information System Summary of the Facts of the Case Maggie Pressman, Paul Goldberg, and Steve Youngblood are equal partners in their own consulting business, which is specialized in design and install computer-based information systems for medicals. These system usually includes patient records, prescriptions, billings, and medical insurance processing, sometimes the medical customers have a manual system and want to computerize it, or they have an existing computer system that needs to be upgraded. Generally, the consulting business provides the necessary hardware as software to its customers, they also install and teach the employees how to use the new resource, because of that, the cost of most of these projects ranges from $10,000 to $40,000, depending on the amount of hardware needed. Dr. Houser, one of the doctors for whom Paul had done a project, left her private practice to join a large regional medical practice, which has six offices throughout the region, and two of that also include a pharmacy. So, Dr. Houser contacted Paul to see if he was interested in submitting a proposal to upgrade the information system for the entire regional medical practice, this project will include integrate the six offices and two pharmacies into one system, because presently, each office has its own system. Paus discovered that a team...
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...why they are compelling reasons to consider Agile. These benefits of agile software development include: Stakeholder Engagement Agile provides multiple opportunities for stakeholder and team engagement – before, during, and after each Sprint. By involving the client in every step of the project, there is a high degree of collaboration between the client and project team, providing more opportunities for the team to truly understand the client’s vision. Delivering working software early and frequently increases stakeholders' trust in the team's ability to deliver high-quality working software and encourages them to be more deeply engaged in the project. Transparency An Agile approach provides a unique opportunity for clients to be involved throughout the project, from prioritizing features to iteration planning and review sessions to frequent software builds containing new features. However, this also requires clients to understand that they are seeing a work in progress in exchange for this added benefit of transparency. Early and Predictable Delivery By using time-boxed, fixed schedule Sprints of 1-4 weeks, new features are delivered quickly and frequently, with a high level of predictability. This also provides the opportunity to release or beta test the software earlier than planned if there is sufficient business value. Predictable Costs and Schedule Because each Sprint is a fixed duration, the cost is predictable and limited to the amount of work that can be...
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