...BUS 403 : Crafting and executing Strategy 2/6/2013 | | Part i | Organizational Analysis | Bus | Table of Contents | Executive Summary...........…………………………………………………………………….2 Business Overview…………...………………………………………………………………...2 Organizational Strategies…………...……………………………………………………...3 Organizational Design and Effectiveness……………………………….………………4 Organizational Structure……. ...…………………………………………………………...5 External Environment………………………………………………………………………6 Internal Environment…………………...……………………………………………………8 Organizational Design for an International Environment……………………….….9 Products and Service……………………………...………………………………………...9 Information Technology and Control Systems………………….……………………..10 Company Size, Life Cycle and Possible Declines………………………………………..11 Organizational culture…………………………………………………………………...12 Ethical value…………………………………………...…………………………………...14 Decision making processes……………………………………...…………………………...17 Conflict, power and politics…..…………………………………………………………..18 Brief Summary of Key Findings……………….……………………………………………...20 References.……………………………………………………………………………..………21 Executive Summary This report is an organizational analysis of The Gap Inc. and its portfolio members. It describes a brief overview of the company to where it is now. It also outlines the major brands that are under gap inc. such as Banana Republic, Old Navy, Athleta, and Piperlime. The strategies section goes through a brief analysis of the company under Miles and Snow typology...
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...Company Report: Gap Inc. and Business Ethics Depestel Caroline Milijana Zlatic s0101027 s0100470 Professor S. Hughes Year: 2012-2013 3th Bachelor Applied Economics 1. Executive Summary The topic of this paper is business ethics within Gap Inc., a multinational retail – clothing company. The foundation of its corporate ethical approach is summarized in the Code of Conduct . This paper outlines the ethical problems Gap Inc. faced in the last years and more important, the solutions they found in order to remain a successful company. It shows how large companies deal with common issues like child labour and sweatshops. In the first place, this report points out several examples of the problems had to deal with. These points, among which an important lawsuit and documentary, illustrate that their Code of Conduct is not sufficient enough to name Gap Inc. a model corporation in terms of business ethics. Secondly, it is essential to make an overview of the resolutions for the problems that Gap created over the years. In answer to the critics on child labour and employee abuse, they launched a campaign in which they support several organizations. Furthermore, Gap increased its corporate responsibilty by creating several multi-stakeholder initiatives. The quick solutions Gap came up with show that a big company can limit its economic damage when ethical issues occur. To maintain this positive ethical image that Gap pursues, it could...
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...Short Case Analysis of Gap Inc. in 2010: Is the Turnaround Strategy Working? Author of the article Annette Lohman of the California State University, Long Beach The Gap Inc. In 2010 Case Summary Case Summary This case study describes the business environment of the apparel market and how Gap Inc. tried in this highly competitive market environment to manage a turnaround in the time between 2000 and 2010. The U.S. clothing store sector accounted for approximately $156 billion in the year 2009 and had slightly declined compared to 2008 due to the worldwide recession. Average before-tax profits estimated by IBIS-World were around 3% in the year 2009. The level of globalization in the market is relatively low and made up by a large number of small and few major, domestically owned companies. The family clothing store industry is the most important sector, as it is responsible for more than half of the revenues in the U.S. clothing market. Concerning the gender woman clothes are most interesting, due to their will to spend more. Women clothing accounts for 50% of the market, followed by men and children with market shares of 37% and 13%. Hereby more than one third of the adult population has to be considered obese. According to price sensitivity 65% of the market is value-priced driven and targeted by family stores of companies such as Ross Stores or TJX Companies. They focus on still wanted brand names and discounts by delivering off-season styles. More emotional driven...
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...Case 11 Gap, Inc. Jeri Schuster Dickinson State University History Gap Inc. is a retailer located at America at San Francisco that deals with clothing and accessories. It was founded in year 1969. It is one of the world largest giant's dealers in the apparel retailers. It has more than 3000 stores and branches in the United States, Canada, Britain France, Ireland and Japan. In 2009, it registered fiscal revenue of 14.2 billion dollars. This shows how it operates at great budget and has high revenue. Therefore, the profit margin is also high. The most apparel brand in the word that it operates is five and consists of Piperlime, Antheta, Old Navy, Gap and Banana Republic. Executive Summary The apparel industry consists of the lifestyle and is much saturated in the provision of the clothing and the accessories. Completion is high and, therefore, the Gap Inc had the strategy to target new markets. It has established new physical store locations that improved the margin from other businesses in the industry. This has enhanced its brand image. It has also had many branches stores outside United State that consist of more than 300. This gives Gap Inc. aplenty room of expansion hence growth globally because it is well known. The feasibility of development of the Gap, Inc. and the business proposal evaluation shows great opportunities at the China market. This has been made possible through analysis of the company's environment at the capacity of the internal and external levels...
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...The Gap Inc. In 2010 Case Summary Case Summary This case study describes the business environment of the apparel market and how Gap Inc. tried in this highly competitive market environment to manage a turnaround in the time between 2000 and 2010. The U.S. clothing store sector accounted for approximately $156 billion in the year 2009 and had slightly declined compared to 2008 due to the worldwide recession. Average before-tax profits estimated by IBIS-World were around 3% in the year 2009. The level of globalization in the market is relatively low and made up by a large number of small and few major, domestically owned companies. The family clothing store industry is the most important sector, as it is responsible for more than half of the revenues in the U.S. clothing market. Concerning the gender woman clothes are most interesting, due to their will to spend more. Women clothing accounts for 50% of the market, followed by men and children with market shares of 37% and 13%. Hereby more than one third of the adult population has to be considered obese. According to price sensitivity 65% of the market is value-priced driven and targeted by family stores of companies such as Ross Stores or TJX Companies. They focus on still wanted brand names and discounts by delivering off-season styles. More emotional driven fashion and brand-conscious customers rather shop at Gap or Abercrombie & Fitch and are influenced by marketing efforts. These four companies are the major rivals...
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...Case Study 2 Assignment Bandon Group, Inc Read the Bandon Group Inc. Case study. Complete the tasks listed under “Things to do” below. Bandon Group, Inc. |Strategy |Documentation |Things to Do | |Purpose and Scope of Study|Purpose and scope of the | | |(Step 1) |MIS study | | |Document High-Level |Executive Management |Write a summary of major problems and| |Business Direction |Interviews |opportunities defined by management. | |(Step 2) | |Focus on “common” | | | |problems/opportunities. | |Identify Key Information |Matrix: Goals, Critical |Write a summary of “common” or | |Needs and Measures |Success Factors, Measures, |“shared” CSFs, measures, IT needs. | |(Step 3) |IT Needs | | |Determine Detailed |Interview findings: |Write a summary of “common” or | |Business Requirements |Problems, |“shared” priorities. | |(Step 4) |Goals/opportunities, IT | | | |needs, Priorities | ...
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...Bandon Group, Inc Read the Bandon Group Inc. Case study. Complete the tasks listed under “Things to do” below. Bandon Group, Inc. Strategy Documentation Things to Do Purpose and Scope of Study (Step 1) Purpose and scope of the MIS study Document High-Level Business Direction (Step 2) Executive Management Interviews Write a summary of major problems and opportunities defined by management. Focus on “common” problems/opportunities. Identify Key Information Needs and Measures (Step 3) Matrix: Goals, Critical Success Factors, Measures, IT Needs Write a summary of “common” or “shared” CSFs, measures, IT needs. Determine Detailed Business Requirements (Step 4) Interview findings: Problems, Goals/opportunities, IT needs, Priorities Write a summary of “common” or “shared” priorities. Document Current IT Situation—Internal (Step 5) IT infrastructure Document Current IT Situation—External (Step 6) Collect information on what competitors are doing with IT. Review competitive dealer web sites to determine what web-based services are offered (service call entry, meter reading submission, supply ordering). Determine Gap between Current IT Situation and Desired IT Direction (step 7) List of IT priorities Identify “common” IT priorities among divisions by completing the chart. Determine Feasibility of an ERP System (Step 8) Web-based resources on ERP and CRM; Articles in trade publications; Vendor resources. See “Further Notes” below.* Write a recommendation...
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...Importance of Testing, Auditing, and Monitoring © ITT Educational Services, Inc. All rights reserved. Learning Objective Explain the importance of security audits, testing, and monitoring to effective security policy. IT255 Introduction to Information Systems Security © ITT Educational Services, Inc. All rights reserved. Page 2 Key Concepts Role of an audit in effective security baselining and gap analysis Importance of monitoring systems throughout the IT infrastructure Penetration testing and ethical hacking to help mitigate gaps Security logs for normal and abnormal traffic patterns and digital signatures Security countermeasures through auditing, testing, and monitoring test results IT255 Introduction to Information Systems Security © ITT Educational Services, Inc. All rights reserved. Page 3 EXPLORE: CONCEPTS IT255 Introduction to Information Systems Security © ITT Educational Services, Inc. All rights reserved. Page 4 Purpose of an IT Security Assessment Check effectiveness of security measures. Verify access controls. Validate established mechanisms. IT255 Introduction to Information Systems Security © ITT Educational Services, Inc. All rights reserved. Page 5 IT Security Audit Terminology Verification Validation Testing Evaluation IT255 Introduction to Information Systems Security © ITT Educational Services, Inc. All rights reserved. Page 6 Purpose of an IT Infrastructure Audit Verify...
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...phenomenon exists and operates. Conceptual Framework Conceptual framework presents specific and well-defined concepts which are called constructs. Its function is similar to theoretical framework because the constructs used are derived from abstract concepts of the theoretical framework. Statement of the Problem Statement of the problem sets the direction of the study. It has to be stated vividly and explicitly in interrogative form. A good research problem should be SMART, that is, Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Time-Bound. Significance of the Study Significance of the study explains its importance. It defines the contribution of the study in relation to solving the problem and need; bridging a knowledge gap; improving social, economic and health conditions; enriching research instruments and methods; and supporting government thrusts. Significance of the study is presented either in inductive or deductive perspective. In and inductive way, the researcher moves from the particular to the general, and presents the importance of the study from target beneficiaries, to the researcher himself, to the people in the community, to the people in the province, region and nation. Likewise, in a deductive perspective, the discussion of the importance of the study is the exact reverse of the inductive process. Scope and Limitation of the Study Scope and limitations of the study...
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...ORGANISATIONAL CULTURE AND VALUES GOOGLE INC. Executive Summary This report investigates the literature findings of incongruence between organisational values and individual values in reflection to how this can affect organisational culture. These are identified as espoused and enacted values of the organisation. Researches for this report draws attention to ways leading companies, such as ‘Google Inc’, manage these common issues through organisational conduct and procedures. Google’s Organisational culture is well known and famous for their innovation, success, creativity and strong value for human resources. This investigation also reveals additional incongruence within the workplace which results in unsatisfied employees and quitting jobs. Nonetheless there is very little known incongruence within their workplace that affects the overall performance as they have a number of mechanisms and ‘lifestyle’ activities to promote the company’s values for individual value. There are a number of recommendations highlighting procedures and practices that organisations can use to reduce the gap between espoused and enacted values. Recommendations feature some of the following: - Defining clear and concise organisational values - Organisational values should reflect beliefs and values of both the organisation and stakeholders - Ensure the work environment reflects those values - Recruit staff who shares similar beliefs and values to the organisation. Introduction Value...
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...Item 1 =========================================================== Managers within a strategic business unit or small organizations can make use of a variety of strategic techniques ideas and tools as part of the business planning process .Critically review the value of the main tools that exist to determine the most appropriate bases of competitive advantage including Porter’s thinking on generic strategies. ===========================================================Word count: 1579 =========================================================== 1. Porter’s Generic Competitive Strategies The Porter’s Generic Competitive Strategy defines whether a company follows competitive advantages through its share market scope. (Porter, Michael E., 1985) Competitive Advantage Competitive Advantage Differentiation Differentiation Low Cost Low Cost Broad Target Broad Target Competitive Scope Competitive Scope Narrow Target Narrow Target There are three generic strategies, either lower cost, differentiated, or focus. The focus strategy has two variants, cost focus and differentiation focus. A firm selects to pursue one of two types of competitive advantages. 1. Cost Leadership: Through lower costs than its competition or become a low cost producer in its industry. 2. Differentiation: By differentiating itself along some dimensions that are widely valued by customers to command a higher price...
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...Case Study Analysis 1: Aeropostale, Period 2010 – 2012 November 4, 2013 Executive Summary This financial analysis report examines our company Aeropostale and a few of our close competitors within the teen retail industry in order to evaluate company performance and financial health. The 3 year financial analysis covers GAP (GPS), Abercrombie and Fitch (ANF), Ralph Lauren Polo (RL) and Aeropostale from income statements / balance sheets with resultant calculations on the subjects of revenue, gross profit, return on equity, liquidity, financial leverage and market valuation from year 2010 to year 2012. There are many areas that require improvement as financial calculations have revealed negative company health. Improvements must come from the product itself with improved design and marketing. Background With approximately 980 stores throughout the United States and Canada, Aeropostale is a proud with its designing, marketing and retailing of teen casual apparel and accessories. We have been a shopping mall based specialty retailer of casual apparel for young men and women with control over our proprietary brands for sourcing, marketing and selling our own merchandise. As of 2012, media analysts have indicated that Aeropostale stores are smaller in size compared to Gap’s stores, and generate significantly higher revenue per square feet. Moreover, before cotton prices climbed in 2011, Aeropostale locations generated about $150 in EBITDA per square feet compared to...
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...251 F.3d 1210 (8th Cir. 2001) MARILYN SIMMONS, PLAINTIFF-APPELLANT, v. NEW PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. EIGHT, DEFENDANT-APPELLEE. No. 00-2623 UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE EIGHTH CIRCUIT Submitted: March 16, 2001 Filed: May 30, 2001 Appeal from the United States District Court for the District of North Dakota.[Copyrighted Material Omitted][Copyrighted Material Omitted] Before Murphy, Lay, and Bye, Circuit Judges. Lay, Circuit Judge 1 Marilyn Simmons worked as an administrator for the New Public School District No. Eight (the District). She brought suit against the District alleging gender discrimination for (1) unequal pay, and (2) the non-renewal of her contract. The district court granted summary judgment to the District based upon res judicata and a lack of evidence supporting her claim. We reverse the district court's judgment and remand the case for further proceedings. I. Background 2 Simmons worked as an administrator for the District from 1991 to 1996. On April 20, 1996, after a lengthy hearing, the District voted not to renew her contract for the next school year. Simmons sued the District in state court alleging various claims, including violations of her North Dakota statutory rights as an educator. The state trial court rejected her claims. On appeal, the North Dakota State Supreme Court reversed. See Simmons v. New Public School Dist. No. Eight, 574 N.W.2d 561 (N.D. 1998). On remand, the parties stipulated to an agreement to settle the claims...
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...Information Technology. (2012). Information technology aids in business growth. Retrieved April 10, 2012 from, http://bizitc.com/performance/information-technology-aids-in-business-growth/ * SBA. (2012). New technology guide helps entrepreneurs grow their small businesses and create jobs. Retrieved April 10, 2012 from, http://www.asbdc.org/Library/SBA%20Technology%20Guide.pdf * Entrepreneurs’ Organization. (2012). How I leveraged technology to grow my business. Retreived April 10, 2012 from, http://www.eonetwork.org/knowledgebase/specialfeatures/Pages/HowILeveragedTechnologytoGrowMyBusiness.aspx 2. How technology lessens the geographical gap between countries * Net Industries. (2012). The international gap in technology. Retrieved April 10, 2012 from, http://education.stateuniversity.com/pages/2124/International-Gap-in-Technology.html * Wikipedia. (February 7, 2012). Digital Divide. Retrieved April 10, 2012 from, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_divide * Lacolare, Livia. (January 27, 2007). The digital divide: Issues and possible solutions. Retrieved April 10, 2012 from,...
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...Ramona Ragland Liberty University Online Four Spiritual Laws Summary of Method –As the title Implies, this methodology consists of four Laws, or principles, that stimulate the mind of the non-believer. It accomplishes this by engaging the non-believer on a scientific intellectual level that closely follows physical laws, such as gravity. Each spiritual law, or principle, affects all people regardless or whether they believe it or not. Advantages of Using This Method –The Four Spiritual Laws presents a clear explanation of the gospel of Jesus Christ. One of the most effective evangelistic tools ever developed, over one hundred million copies have been distributed in all of the major languages of the world. It begins with a positive note “God loves you.”appeals to a generation that relies on scientific paradigms to explain life around them. It presents the claim of Jesus clearly. It starts out with the positive. Disadvantages of Using This Method – There are some gaps in our explanation. In regards to bridging the gap, an explanation is needed as to why our works are not good enough while we use Isaiah 64:6 which states, We have all become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous deeds are like polluted garment. We all fade like a leaf, and our iniquities, like the wind take us away. The problem with this is the meaning of the holiness of God is not explained. Servant Evangelism Summary of Method –Servant Evangelism draws everyone it touches closer to...
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