...school of Business and Economics at West Virginia University. For the majority of my life, I have been exposed to and involved in many forms of business. I am in the school of Business and Economics for two main reasons, I love and enjoy interacting with people and making their lives better, and I want to make a difference in my workplace and the world. I am thrilled about my future, and with the help of a scholarship, I can achieve my life goal of starting my own non-profit organization. I believe I am worthy of a scholarship because of my desire to not only have an impact on my community and WVU, but to also make a difference in the world. My father instilled a strong work ethic in me, which I carry through in school and at my current job. Carrying that ambition with me to the workplace, I reached a shift leadership position at my job in college and in my hometown. In this position, I train new employees, assure daily tasks are achieved, and verify a smooth running business. Through this, I enhanced my own leadership skills and learned virtues of critical thinking and open-mindedness. In addition, because my love of adventure and animals, I volunteer at Coopers Rock maintaining trails and also caring for animals at the Animal House here in Morgantown. Aside from that, I plan to start a club that will better the lives of members and experience at WVU. This club will feature tips on living a healthy lifestyle, whether that’s eating right on a college budget or a workout plan to help...
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...for money and protection. Well Amos tries to save Roxie from going to prison and Tom is able to buy anything that made myrtle happy. “I want to Molina 2 Get one of those dogs,” she said earnestly. “I want to get one for the apartment. They’re nice to have — a dog. ”Here’s your money. Go and buy ten more dogs with it.”And for Amos he tries to protect Roxie which show how women are dependent on men “Well, I come home from the garage, I see him climbing through the window. Telling you, that's the truth. My wife has nothing to do with it. She won't hurt a worm. Not even a worm. Until I fired the first shot, then she opened her eyes. She was somehow in sleep.” Also in the 1920 women were blinded of...
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...Harbour City Wharf ’s business began in a wharf and godown in Tsim Sha Tsui in 1886. Urbanisation provided the defining opportunity for Wharf. The redevelopment of Harbour City turned Canton Road from a dilapidated street nobody dared to visit after sunset to the most high traffic focal point of TST today. T H E W H A R F ( H O L D I N G S ) L I M I T E D A n n u a l R e p o r t 2 014 15 BUSINESS ASSETS 169,074 9,550 HK$ Million GROSS REVENUE HK$ Million OPERATING PROFIT 7,474 HK$ Million 16 T H E W H A R F ( H O L D I N G S ) L I M I T E D A n n u a l R e p o r t 2 014 An international retail landmark, Harbour City takes a 7.1% of Hong Kong retail sales and sets new records in sales and retail revenue every year. 17 T H E W H A R F ( H O L D I N G S ) L I M I T E D A n n u a l R e p o r t 2 014 Business Review HARBOUR CITY BUSINESS ASSETS 2014 HK$ Million 2013 HK$ Million Change Properties (at valuation) Hotel and club* (at valuation) Other assets 159,700 8,420 954 137,770 8,340 1,067 +16% +1% -11% Total business assets 169,074 147,177 +15% As at 31 December * Hotel and Club are stated at cost less depreciation in the financial statements. GROSS REVENUE 2014 HK$ Million 2013 HK$ Million Change Retail Office Serviced Apartments Hotel and Club 5,674 2,121 301 1,454 4,909 1,885 305 1,372 +16% +13% -1% +6% Total gross revenue 9,550 ...
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...[pic]Company Strategy Product & Pricing Puma’s primary product line includes footwear, focusing on sports and lifestyle. Although they also posses a variety of clothing for men, women, and children, along with assorted accessories. Within Puma’s footwear are included a variety of running shoes, sneakers, boots, and athletic footwear. The pricing for men, women, and kids, which includes brands like Ferrari, BMW, and Ducati are as follows (www.shop.puma.com): • Men and women sneakers, running shoes, and boots run from $24 to $135 • Kid’s footwear $21 to $70 • Men and women Soccer footwear and cleats range from $30 up to $200 • Men and women Golf shoes $80 to $250 • Motorsport footwear for men and women go from $47.50 to $130 • Ballerina shoes from $35 up to $95 • Men sandals cost between $30 and $37.50 Incorporated in Puma’s product collection also lies a selection of clothing and accessories. Their clothing collection include jackets, t-shirts, hoodies, sweaters, pants shorts, dresses, tanks, under garments, skirts, outerwear, and polos. Pricing for these range from $14 to $500, encompassing brands like BMW, Ferrari, Oracle, and Wilderness. Also incorporated to this selection are accessories, such as hats, bags, golf bags, totes, backpacks, watches, tech accessories, socks, and belts that price from $8 to $180. Golf bags being the most expensive. Puma is associated with a variety of collections throughout their footwear, clothing, and accessory lines, that consists...
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...TRAVEL AGENCY BUSINESS PLAN ROMANIAN EXPERIENCE 1. The Business Romanian Experience will begin operations this year and provide travel packages with upscale accommodations, gourmet food, and quality service providers to the clients. Romanian Experience includes hard-adventure travel packages and soft-adventure travel packages. An opportunity for Romanian Experience's success exists because the travel industry is growing and the national tourism is very well promoted lately. Romanian Experience's mission is to provide customers with the highest quality outdoor adventure. The company is a travel agency that specializes in adventure tourism and travel. It will provide consulting and custom travel arrangements and packages. It is very important for the company to become the foremost provider of adventure travel to the people Romania. Romanian Experience's employees are outdoor adventure and travel enthusiasts as well as seasoned travel industry professionals. The company seeks to connect adventure travel newcomers and veterans with service providers, adventure activities, and accommodations that fit the client's desires, budget, and skill level. They exist to attract and maintain customers. Romanian Experience will be a partnership in the town of Brasov, Romania and the company will have the headqurter in a rented office from a central building in Brasov. Romanian Experience start-up costs will include all the equipment needed for an office. The office equipment will consist...
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...David Oliver Relin. Three Cup of Tea. New York: Penguin Young Reader Group, 2009, 209 pages. This book is from the author’s personal story of how he discovered himself from the failure of mountain climbing to the rescue by the village Korphe in Pakistan. His life goal occurred a big change and resulted the commitment of building schools for poor children in Pakistan and Afghanistan mountains which inspired by the kindness offering that the little mountain village’s chief he stayed. Furthermore, this book is about the process of how he achieved this life goal. Biography of The Author Greg Mortenson is born in Minnesota and move to Tanzania with his parents when he was just three months old because of his father was missionary. He went back to the domestic of the United States when he was fifteen years old. Mr. Mortenson is also a previous mountain climber. He is the cofounder of the nonprofit organizations the Central Asia Institute and Pennies for Peace. He has established many schools in rural and often volatile regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan, which provide education to more than 28,000 children where few education opportunities existed before, especially female children. Introduction of The Book Greg Mortenson, the author of this book, went to Pakistan for climbing the second highest mountain in the world, K2, to memorize his dead sister. After the unexpected failure of his challenge, he got lost in the mountains. However, from the opportunity of visiting the little...
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...identifying information to protect confidentiality. This publication may not be transmitted, photocopied, digitized or otherwise reproduced in any form or by any means without the permission of the copyright holder. Reproduction of this material is not covered under authorization by any reproduction rights organization. To order copies or request permission to reproduce materials, contact Ivey Publishing, Ivey Business School, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada, N6G 0N1; (t) 519.661.3208; (e) cases@ivey.ca; www.iveycases.com. Copyright © 2015, Richard Ivey School of Business Foundation Version: 2016-04-26 In June 2014, Darlene Traviss, owner and chief executive officer of Flip Factory Inc. (Flip Factory), stood in her fitness centre in a flurry of activity and excitement. Toddlers, youths, teens, and adults participated in a multitude of gymnastics-based activities throughout the 10,000-square-foot facility. Three years had passed since Traviss relocated Flip Factory from an inner city church hall to an industrial park in northeast Calgary. The business had evolved from a one-woman show with a few seasonal part-time staff to a team of more than 20 highly skilled and specialized coaches from around the world. The new facility was already near capacity. Despite her success, Traviss was driven to innovate further and change the landscape for gymnastics in Calgary. Through Flip Factory, she was determined to create a culture of inclusiveness and fun fitness...
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...| Recreational Equipment Inc. Customer Experience is the Brand… | Prepared by: Zia Uddin Fakhrur Rahman Shatil Mahmood Mahazabin Faria KhanCourse: Management of Organization & Systems [MGT 701] Couse Instructor: Prof. Md. Mahbubul Alam Date: 1st December 2014 | Table of Contents Executive Summary Introduction to REI Porter Analysis REI’s current Strategies ------------------------------------------------- Executive Summary REI leads outdoor sports stores in the US by offering apparel, gear, and services to the physically active crowd. REI is the largest consumer cooperative in the country, with more than 2.8 million members. With 94 stores in 26 states, REI garners unmatched customer loyalty as an outdoor sports authority. REI’s unique, innovative positioning strategy allowed its continued growth over the years. However, many retail stores are adopting REI’s strategies, threatening to carry away REI’s market share. REI should modify its strategies to maintain its position in the sporting goods industry. In this report, we analyze REI’s strategy using Porter’s Five Forces analysis. We analyze threats and show how REI differentiates itself from its rivals to builds its brand. Finally, we suggest strategies to stay ahead of competitors and to improve profits. ------------------------------------------------- Introduction History and Background From the 1970s to the 1990s...
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...Amusement Park Business Plan Wasatch Family Fun Center Services Our FEC's will provide customers with a wholesome environment that provides amusement, entertainment, excitement, competition, year round activities, souvenirs and great food all while forming lasting memories at affordable prices. Although there is currently no competition in the immediate area in which we plan to establish our FECs, we believe that because the FEC industry is expanding exponentially, sooner or later competition will encroach. To that end, the company plans to become profitable and retain a solid leadership position in the marketplace by providing: * Indoor facilities - Cold weather will close the outdoor competition. * Year round play with a wide variety of activities - Our season never stops. * Seasoned, successful management team. * Contracting top FEC consultants - To counsel on key attraction layout and design. * Working with USU Extension Program - Determining tourism impact. * Working with Utah Department of Tourism - National and international exposure. * Family-oriented - Partnership-operated center gives the company local insight. * Aggressive marketing. * Customer Incentive Program - Reward frequent visitors/customers. * Easy access and exposure. 3.1 Service Description The ability of I&B Investments to accomplish its goals and lead the local family entertainment industry, depends upon the expertise and social conscience of the management...
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...I. INTRODUCTION – RISK MANAGEMENT The technique of risk assessment is used in a wide range of professions and academic subjects. Engineers "risk assess" bridges to determine the likelihood and effect of failure of components, and social welfare workers "risk assess" their clients to determine the likelihood of the reoccurrence of anti-social behavior. Risk assessment has become a commonly used approach in examining environmental problems. It is used to examine risks of very different natures. Definitions in risk assessment are all-important because of the wide range of uses of the approach, and different meanings of terms used by different groups of experts and practitioners. Hazard is commonly defined as "the potential to cause harm". A hazard can be defined as "a property or situation that in particular circumstances could lead to harm" Risk is a more difficult concept to define. The term risk is used in everyday language to mean "chance of disaster". When used in the process of risk assessment it has specific definitions, the most commonly accepted being "The combination of the probability, or frequency, of occurrence of a defined hazard and the magnitude of the consequences of the occurrence". The distinction between hazard and risk can be made clearer by the use of a simple example. A large number of chemicals have hazardous properties. Acids may be corrosive or irritant to human beings for example. The same acid is only a risk to human health if humans are exposed...
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...resort located in Deerfield Beach, Florida which is a popular vacation spot amongst well established middle class families. (See Case.) The resort is integrated into two parts; housing development and hotel property. PD Resort offers various amenities, tennis being one of the popular ones. The Playa Dorada Tennis Club (PD Tennis) is a popular attraction for many guests and the demand for it continues to grow as the number of resort guest increase. Douglas Hall, the newly appointed tennis director of PD Tennis is faced with two problems: court capacity and pricing structure. He has one month to cogitate a plan of action to present at the executives meeting in March. Problem Definition The Playa Dorada Tennis Club is currently facing two key problems which are court capacity and pricing structure. These two difficulties carry their own set of underlying problems which makes it harder for them to be solved. The financial aspect of PD Tennis has yet to see profit, and it cannot be discontinued because it is one of the main attractions for the resort guests. Thus, Douglas Hall has to develop an efficient pricing strategy that will generate positive turnover for the club. He must also find a way to increase court capacity as the demand to play tennis continues to grow. Currently PD Tennis has 23 courts available; however, PD Resort is in its final stages of constructing new villas at the resort. (See Case.) This will increase the demand for the courts to 19 and 18 tennis courts in...
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...pay. Other dealers began to request a list for their own use because they trusted Kelley’s judgment on used car prices. By 1926 the list had been expanded to include all the cars and metamorphic into the first Blue Book of Motor Car Values. Meanwhile, Kelley’s used-car dealership had gone from one employee, his brother, Buster, to an employer of over 100 people, on its way to becoming the largest used car leadership in the world. This was possible because new car dealers did not sell used cars in those days, so the Kelleys not only bought the vehicles that they took in trade for new cars, but also what used cars directly from the public. During the Depression the Kelleys bought entire inventories of dealers who were forced out of business by the economy. Many customers did not know how to drive, so Buster Kelly would have to teach them how to drive their new...
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...The Parable of the Sadhu On a mountain climbing expedition to the Himalayas, Bowen McCoy, a managing director of the Morgan Stanley Company, and his party found a pilgrim, or Sadhu, dying of cold. Although the climbers helped the holy man, Mr. McCoy and his team ultimately pressed on with their trek, determined to reach the summit. This unexpected ethical dilemma left them questioning their values--and the values of business, which often places goal achievement ahead of other considerations. In this moving article, which received the Harvard Business Photos by Mike Brozda Review’s Ethics Prize in 1983, Mr. McCoy relates his experience in the distant mountain of Nepal to the short and long-term goals of American business. Bowen McCoy Last year, as the first participant of in the new six-month sabbatical program that Morgan Stanley has adopted, I enjoyed a rare opportunity to collect my thoughts as well as do some traveling. I spent the first three months in Nepal, walking 600 miles through 200 villages in the Himalayas and climbing some 120,000 vertical feet. On the trip my sole Western companion was an anthropologist who shed light on the cultural patterns of the villages we passed through. During the Nepal hike, something occurred that has had a powerful impact on my thinking about corporate ethics. Although some might argue that the experience has no relevance to business, it was a situation in which a basic ethical dilemma suddenly intruded into the lives of a group of...
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...The Parable of the Sadhu On a mountain climbing expedition to the Himalayas, Bowen McCoy, a managing director of the Morgan Stanley Company, and his party found a pilgrim, or Sadhu, dying of cold. Although the climbers helped the holy man, Mr. McCoy and his team ultimately pressed on with their trek, determined to reach the summit. This unexpected ethical dilemma left them questioning their values--and the values of business, which often places goal achievement ahead of other considerations. In this moving article, which received the Harvard Business Review’s Ethics Prize in 1983, Mr. McCoy relates his experience in the distant mountain of Nepal to the short and long-term goals of American business. Last year, as the first participant of in the new six-month sabbatical program that Morgan Stanley has adopted, I enjoyed a rare opportunity to collect my thoughts as well as do some traveling. I spent the first three months in Nepal, walking 600 miles through 200 villages in the Himalayas and climbing some 120,000 vertical feet. On the trip my sole Western companion was an anthropologist who shed light on the cultural patterns of the villages we passed through. During the Nepal hike, something occurred that has had a powerful impact on my thinking about corporate ethics. Although some might argue that the experience has no relevance to business, it was a situation in which a basic ethical dilemma suddenly intruded into the lives of a group of individuals. How the group...
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...True Fitness Business Plan By Ian Davenport 1 I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The business outlined in this plan is an “all-sport” club that will offer a variety of different exercise techniques in order to please its clients. We feel this market is very profitable because it reaches over 33.8 million people across the United States and brings in over $12.2 billion annually. Club memberships in the United States have increased every year since 1987 and a strong market makes a strong business. We are a solid investment because start-up sports gyms on average take in 1,000 new members per year. This will allow our business to break even in less than five years. Our club, “True Fitness” will offer its members quality services and benefits that no other club can offer. We want to take investments and use them wisely in order to create a sports facility that pleases customers. In sports clubs, the top five most profitable programs/services are personal training, massage therapy, food/beverages, an aquatics program, and a tennis program. Our gym will provide all of these services and thus increase our productivity. We will build a large complex that will include a pool, personal training facilities, basketball courts, a day spa, tennis courts, and many other features to attract clientele. Through our knowledge of the Tri-Valley area and our willingness to take risks we will be able to build a single center into a profitable facility. Livermore, where our facility will be built has a large...
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