...farther, though, let’s talk about our definition of leadership. It’s comprised of five essential traits. These traits, by the way, do not include integrity, which is a requirement in any leadership position, or intelligence, which is likewise a ticket to the game in today’s complex global marketplace. Nor do they include emotional maturity, another necessity. These three characteristics are baseline — they’re givens. So let’s go beyond them. From our experience, the first essential trait of leadership is positive energy — the capacity to go-go-go with healthy vigor and an upbeat attitude through good times and bad. The second is the ability to energize others, releasing their positive energy, to take any hill. The third trait is edge — the ability to make tough calls, to say yes or no, not maybe. The fourth trait is the talent to execute — very simply, get things done. Fifth and finally, leaders have passion. They care deeply. They sweat; they believe. As you may have figured, positive energy and the ability to...
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...Mimi Garner Case Analysis 3 – Personal Navigation Devices (PNDs) NETW583 November 30, 2014 Case Analysis 3 – Personal Navigation Devices (PNDs) Personal navigation devices (PNDs) provide turn-by-turn directions, maps, geolocation, weather updates, and real-time traffic. They are one of the biggest consumer markets for global positioning devices (GPS) (WordPress, 2014). This case analysis will discuss why PNDs have become popular, the technologies required to facilitate their success, the leaders of PNDs, that factors that contribute to winning in the market place, their future, and how they apply to Technical Course Objectives (TCOs). Why Have Personal Navigation Devices Become Popular? What Technologies Are Required to Facilitate the Success of PNDs? One of the main reasons personal navigation devices became popular is because it has helped people out of unfamiliar places while driving. Drivers often get lost by making one wrong turn or thinking they have an idea of how to get to a destination. PNDs became popular because of it eliminated the use of using a road map while traveling. A PND can either be installed in the car or can be used portably. The advantages PNDs have through car installation are they are easy to use. Drivers are able to customize their preferences and download directions and specific maps. Another feature is that PNDs have big screens that a driver can glance at without taking their eyes off the road. Portable PNDs have been more popular...
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...The Unpaved Road to Success Strayer University Leadership in the 21st Century JMMI 510 Dr. Mario Barrett November 14, 2015 Abstract We will be reviewing the business operations of the Chattanooga Ice Cream Company specifically relating to the management styles of its President and General Manager Mr. Charles Moore and how Mr. Moore engages with his management team. As well, we will be exploring leadership styles and team dysfunctions as it relates to the entire management team and how Mr. Moore’s style has a direct impact on those dysfunctions. In addition, we will be exploring the foundations of building trust, facilitating buy in and changes that are needed to the existing culture. Finally we will be analyzing the development of a mission statement, values and the development of a turnaround plan. Introduction The Chattanooga Ice Cream Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Chattanooga Food Corporation (CFC), a family-controlled enterprise founded by Charlie Moore in 1936. Charlie Moore, grandson of the founder was promoted to the office of President and General Manager of the Chattanooga Ice Cream Company in 1993. Chattanooga Ice Cream Company is one of three divisions of CFC with revenues of $150 million per year. CFC has, as a whole performed well in recent years but the Ice Cream division has experienced flat sales and declining profitability over the past four years. Per capita consumption of ice cream has slowed while premium and...
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...It Makes Cents Introduction This case is about the 99 Cent Only Store’s supply chain business model and how competitive advantage is executed within the context of its information systems (IS) strategies. Founder David Gold’s model is to create a straight path between a low-priced item and a paying customer. Under the tutelage of Robert Adams, vice president of IS, notes “bleeding edge technology (Oz, 2009 p. 73) is unnecessary, rather integration of information technology (IT) with a high rate of return on investment (ROI), which achieves the goal of efficiency is implemented. The specific action of avoiding progressive technology provides a supply chain advantage system. Instead of relying on new and specifically made software, Adams utilizes ready made products, which can be tailored to 99 Cent’s needs, such as HighJump’s Warehouse Advantage. Adam who is a software developer by trade, supervises an IT team who ensures the ISs are accommodating and inexpensive for the organizations needs, the most prevalent is optimum efficiency. According to authors Effy Oz and J. Rae-Supree, 38 new 99 Cent stores opened in 2003, revenues amounted to over 1.1 billion (Oz, 2009 p. 72), but only $5 million dollars was spent in IT. Research from the companies 10-K form shows, that from 2009 through 2012, significant investment in various “infrastructure, data management, and process improvement projects…enabling the achievement of level one compliance with Payment Card Industry (PCI) standards”...
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...Running head: DECISION MAKING Decision Making Bonnie K. Hinsdale Grand Canyon University BUS 660 November 24, 2010 Decision Making The purpose of this paper is to explore how a company can become an analytic competitor. Questions as to what are the sources of Decision Making to an analytic competitor will also be discussed. A discussion on how influential quantitative modeling is and its utility in business decision making will be summarized. Finally, a Christian view that presents an ethical perspective on quantitative modeling and decision making will be presented. In an ever increasing global environment, maintaining a competitive advantage can be sustained through quantitative modeling, which can make a company a viable analytic competitor. How Can a Company Become and Be an Analytics Competitor Competitors make it increasingly more difficult to maintain a strategic competitive advantage when exclusive technologies, products and services can be duplicated (Davenport, Cohen & Jacobson, 2005). Organizations are now framing their strategies to accomplish optimization of “key business processes”: serving optimal customers, optimize supply chains, and understand and create optimal financial performance (Davenport, et al., 2005, p. 1). Optimization strategies demand that organizations now gather extensive data and perform extensive analysis that will guide executives in the decision-making process. The data and the analysis...
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...Case Executive Summary Learning Team A Johnny Reed - Problem Statement & Analysis Sophia Myron - Hypothesis & Hyperlinks Ron Hunter - Limitations/Assumptions & Advantages of Statistical Analysis Justin Hartman - Graph & Workplace Examples Austin Rentsch - Conclusion & Recommendation Research and Evaluation II (RES/342) University of Phoenix August 10, 2009 . Problem Statement In business, the ultimate goal for most companies is to make a profit. In order to achieve profits, companies need people. With the world being full of varying and competitive candidates to fill positions, companies need to approach their desired staffing core with a cost benefit mindset. Although some consider baseball just a sport, baseball is also a business. Considering baseball as a business and considering that major league baseball has 30 teams, formulating a cohesive team that can produce the most wins and conduct a successful season is a goal that can mean profits for the team owners. Based on the data set provided, 53% of the teams spent less than the league’s salary means and had equal to or more than the league’s wins and losses mean. At the .05 level of significance, is it conclusive that 53% of the baseball teams that spent less than the salary means did in fact, have more wins...
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...smartphone called the Thunderbolt. It is one of the first 4G phones that were released. It is an older phone but it was a hot product when it initially released. My wife really wanted this phone for her birthday. I was skeptical of making this purchase because I have had my share of problems with the Android operating systems in the past. I decided to give it another chance, considering the improvements that they have made to the operating system. After purchasing this phone for my wife, I played with it for a few days to see if it measured up to all the hype. I was quite surprised to find out that the phone actually performed a lot better than my previous Android operating smartphone. If you are seeking a phone that has several cutting- edge technological features, an extremely fast processor and a large display screen, then the Thunderbolt should definitely be considered for purchase. The first thing I realized about the phone after powering it was the special customizations that can be made to the screens. It has five different home screens that allow you to assign anything to it to give you easy access to your applications. The screens have places for you to assign your favorite people to call or text and even for your most used social networks. Another catchy thing that the screen gives you access to is the Google search bar without having to get on the mobile web to do so. There is even a screen that allows you to enable the GPS, Bluetooth, WiFi and even adjust the screen’s...
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...Maximizing the intellectual capital of the organization Table of contents 1. Introduction……………………………………………………….3 2. Definition of the concept………………………………………….4 3. Ways of maximization and important aspects IC………………....4 4. Conclusions………………………………………………………..5 5. Bibliography……………………………………………………….9 1. Introduction With their practical and organizational experiences, working habits, interpersonal relations and motivation, people influence a company’s business performance and activities. It is very difficult though to measure the influence of knowledge, i. e. to quantify...
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...Home About Login . Search form Search Marketing/PR Creating a Competitive Analysis Unless you are first to market with a highly unique product, you have competition. The first step to winning in any market is analyzing and understanding your competition Brenda Keener By Brenda Keener on Aug 18, 2006 Login to post a comment Ads by Google Business Intelligence Evaluate & Implement Open Source BI Download Cost / Benefits Report. www.Jaspersoft.com SWOT Analysis Tool Use mindmapping to create SWOT Analysis reports. Free 30 day trial www.Mindjet.com Fight to Win! - Brenda Keener Why Create Competitive Analyses? Today's business environment is fast paced, with both business owners and marketers spending much of their time taking care of tactical issues with no time for strategic ones. A mistake I have seen made by many overworked small and large company marketers is to overlook the importance of a competitive analysis. "I deal with the competition every day, why do I have to write it down?" is the comment I hear. Or, " We did that when we first launched our product - two years ago." Once you take the time to create an organized competitive analysis that includes ALL current data, you will find that insights as to your product and positioning jump out at you - insights you may not have otherwise had through just day to day interactions. A well written competitive analysis will pay many dividends...
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...that the early years were the most fun. I can remember his words clearly, "Without a doubt," he said, "those were the most trying times -- but they were best times as well." Having had a similar experience some years earlier in a company I built from a business plan, I knew exactly how Jack felt. We too had grown rapidly and were very profitable, but my unease was caused by something else. We had built our business through an intentional focus on continuous innovation. We were involved in a rapidly growing industry and we were constantly out in front of our customers in meeting their needs. Innovation propelled us to the dominant position in our market. But as we approached $50 million in revenue, I sensed that we had lost the innovative edge...
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...Profitable Sports Gambling Fabián Enrique Moya B.Sc., Anáhuac University, 2001 Project Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Science Statistical Methodology for by Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science Faculty of Science in the SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY Summer 2012 © Fabián Enrique Moya 2012 All rights reserved. However, in accordance with the Copyright Act of Canada, this work may be reproduced, without authorization, under the conditions for “Fair Dealing.” Therefore, limited reproduction of this work for the purposes of private study, research, criticism, review and news reporting is likely to be in accordance with the law, particularly if cited appropriately. Approval Name: Degree: Title of Project: Examining Committee: Fabián Enrique Moya Master of Science (Applied Statistics) STATISTICAL METHODOLOGY FOR PROFITABLE SPORTS GAMBLING Chair: Dr. Carl Schwarz, Professor Dr. Tim Swartz Senior Supervisor Professor Dr. Paramjit Gill Committee Member Professor, Department of Mathematics and Statistics University of British Columbia – Okanagan Dr. Joan Hu External Examiner Professor Date Defended/Approved: July 24, 2012 ii Partial Copyright Licence The author, whose copyright is declared on the title page of this work, has granted to Simon Fraser University the right to lend this thesis, project or extended essay to users if the Simon Fraser University Library, and to make partial or...
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...1. Describe the culture for race car drives. Race car drivers of course accept a lot of risk when they compete in a race, and believe that in order to succeed they must take risks. Some risks include crashes with other vehicles and possible loss of life, either from crashing their cars into into the other vehicles, inanimate objects, or other people, as with the death of Kevin Ward Jr. (Daft / People.com) At the same time, race car drivers receive an adrenaline rush from racing. They receive this rush from the super-fast speeds, and pushing themselves and their cars to the edge. (Daft) 2. How does NASCAR show social responsibility? Many companies have started focusing on social issues, and NASCAR is no different. Since it started, NASCAR has been working with charity programs and non-profit foundations. Their main charitable contributions have been toward helping children. (Daft) NASCAR also has a Green Initiative to help reduce air and water pollution by reducing the amount of poisonous gases emitted by racing vehicles. They also extend their green initiative into their office environment through cardboard and ink recycling. (Daft) Additionally, NASCAR has also been working into improve the diversity in race car driving by increasing the number of minorities and women drivers. (Daft) 3. Describe the cultural tug of war. A Tug of War is described as “a contest in which two people or teams pull opposite ends of a rope in an attempt...
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...Mentoring younger students during my lunch times in chemistry, taking part in speeches with the debating society in school, captaining the school 2nd hockey team, as well as house cricket team and representing local cricket team in the regional and national competition, winning numerous trophies and medals, playing tennis and going to the gym regularly, I have the art of time management, leadership qualities and organisational skills. I feel these interpersonal skills are essential and will be a great asset as I train to become a doctor. My passion and resolve to pursue a career in medicine is not a starry eyed one, but grounded in real life and based on in depth consideration. I believe that my enthusiasm and drive along with my experiences have equipped me with skills necessary to be resilient in the face of challenge and to relish any difficulties. Furthermore appreciate the opportunities that come alongside being a doctor in the evolving field of...
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...Contents Stakeholders Analysis 2 Customers 2 Competitors 2 Company 2 Red Bull's key internal stakeholders 2 Red Bull's Strengths and Weaknesses 3 Red Bull's brand appearance, personality and reputation 3 Community 3 Marketing Mix 3 Product 4 Price 4 Place 4 Promotion 4 Positioning 5 Bibliography 6 Reference Material 6 Internet Resources 6 Appendix 7 Stakeholders Analysis Customers Athletes – Red Bull is targeted at athletes serious about their sport and personal performance. Red Bull increases athletes performance, concentration and reaction speed. A good example of Red Bulls support of athletes can be seen with the many extreme and high adrenaline events they are sponsoring, such as the F1 Grand Prix, Moto GP, NASCAR, and FIS Ski Championships. Red Bulls support of athletes shows in their slogan of when to drink Red Bull. “Sport is Red Bull’s natural grazing ground. Whenever athletes are in need of wings you can find Red Bull” (Red Bull, 2011) Students – Red Bull is targeted at students looking to gain that additional performance during challenging days in the auditorium. Red Bull increases students’ concentration, improves vigilance, and stimulates metabolism. Students find these qualities appealing and useful when studying hard or playing harder with fellow students and friends. Competitors Red Bull’s main competitors are Monster and Rockstar. All three are market leaders in the energy drinks market, differentiating themselves with taste...
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...cheating in NASCAR I believe that the largest motivational factor of any NASCAR team owner, crew member, or driver is that of winning. Each team represents not only a number on the side of a car but the entire organization, the sponsors, the driver, the crew chief, their crew and their families. NASCAR is big into the family values and your team is your family; you never let your family down. To win a race at any track is to bring honor to your team, revenue to your sponsors, and notoriety to your name. To win for oneself may not be enough motivation to cause a driver to cheat; however, most often times the driver is not the one that sets up the car, which is the crew and crew chief’s duty. Drivers can aide in the facilitation of cheating by requesting that their car be tweaked to their liking, how this is done however is the crew’s job. To win for a cause or for a team gives more pressure to win because there are other people counting on your success. Other motivational factors that promote cheating within NASCAR are that everyone knows everyone cheats. Each and every team in the NASCAR garage has tried and tested the very vague rules of the governing body, sometimes they get caught and others they don’t. To the teams it is worth a chance to try and get away with a tweak that may not be entirely within the rule book and get that little bit of an edge than to finish last on race day. The more lenient the attitude is towards cheating the more cheating that goes on (Smith...
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