...Grant Thornton: Unleashing our potential Mission: to make a difference to our colleagues, our clients, our profession and our communities Vision: to be the leading audit, tax and advisory firm, serving dynamic organizations in our chosen markets Chosen markets: dynamic organizations—the space we want to own Strategic drivers: revenue growth, talent, operational excellence, distinctive client service, brand. Global values: collaboration, leadership, excellence, agility, respect, responsibility. “Without quality we have nothing” – Edward Nusbaum, CEO of Grant Thornton International “Quality is not an act, it is a habit” – Stephen M. Chipman, CEO, Grant Thornton LLP Grant Thornton International—a cohesive global organization Our global brand promise: Unlock your potential for growth Reason says: go with the well-known Instinct says: go with the know-how Factors Shaping the Profession: Globalization—impacts all we do in the professor; impacts all we do at Grant Thornton. Regulatory environment—Intensity and complexity of regulations and standards is unprecedented; accelerated push for greater transparency and accountability. Relevancy—how relevant are financial statements? How relevant is our opinion to these financial statements? Technology—driving great value and great change; adoption of technology increases the expectation for transparency. Generational change—profoundly different than any “generation”; expectation gap with the profession. Broader business...
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...decided to conduct an informational interview with a fellow co-worker. He informed me of the culture, benefits, and where the company stood financially because this information was not made public. In addition I asked about some of the responsibilities he could visibly see facility specialist doing. He informed me that they were in charge of all vendors, office coordination’s, and safety issues but advised me that the pay was on the short end. With this information I decided to research other positions in my field which led me to www.job.com. As I entered the site I noticed there was a registry. It required first and last name along with a created password. Also the site asked for my primary job category which was maintenance/facilities management. As I submitted my information the system stated that I already had an account and directed me to a login page. As I entered the page I was asked about my dream career, salary, educational level, and military status. After directing me to the University of Phoenix advertising page I was now in the site looking for relevant positions of choice. After being directed to various advertisements the system matched me to my field of work. The result was a maintenance/housekeeping job in Caldwell, OH. On the page they gave a synopsis of the company a brief job description however,...
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...FENUGREEK RESEARCH COMPANY LTD. FACILITY MANAGEMENT REPORT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This ten-page facility assessment report presents the findings from a three-week period of investigation in Fenugreek Research Company Ltd and relates recommendations both operationally and strategically which the Fenugreek management is advised to take to resolve the issues that surfaced during the period of investigation. Seven most pressing concerns coming from the Fenugreek staff were each dealt with in detail and suggestions for them were subsequently discussed for its feasibility. The findings of the investigation brought this Facility Manager to the conclusion that there is general dissatisfaction with the current working conditions of Fenugreek Research Company, which must be addressed individually in face of a period of uncertainty and change as the company owners look to float the firm and make it a public concern. The recommendations presented were judged for their practicability and immediacy of solution to the pressing concerns of the Fenugreek employees. INTRODUCTION Although facility management has long been practised by military, government and schools, it is a fairly new business and management discipline. As the role of the physical work environment on performance and productivity started to become more and more evident in studies, so has the field become more and more involved in a business context. In a compilation of over 40 studies of productivity improvement, changes in performance...
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...The “M.B.I” Model Professor Joe DiStefano IMD Lausanne Switzerland L A U S A N N E - SW IT Z E R L A N D Joe DiStefano 1 JDS-MBI Model Copyright © IMD International, Lausanne, Switzerland Not to be used or reproduced without permission STD – ICE 2003 San Diego, CA - May 20, 2003 Objectives get higher performance and the impact of our differences Test the applicability of the ideas to situations from your experience L A U S A N N E - SW IT Z E R L A N D Provide a framework for using diversity to Increase awareness of ourself and others Joe DiStefano 2 JDS-MBI Model Copyright © IMD International, Lausanne, Switzerland Not to be used or reproduced without permission STD – ICE 2003 San Diego, CA - May 20, 2003 Diversity Yields Wide range of perspectives Large variety of potential solutions for problems or opportunities Potential for synergy L A U S A N N E - SW IT Z E R L A N D Joe DiStefano 3 JDS-MBI Model Copyright © IMD International, Lausanne, Switzerland Not to be used or reproduced without permission STD – ICE 2003 San Diego, CA - May 20, 2003 Performance of Diverse Teams Homogeneous Number of Teams Diverse Diverse Low Performance High L A U S A N N E - SW IT Z E R L A N D Joe DiStefano 4 JDS-MBI Model Copyright © IMD International, Lausanne, Switzerland Not to be used or reproduced without permission STD – ICE 2003 San Diego, CA - May 20, 2003 Fundamental Issues Most diverse work...
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...sylabus Course: IP_357 Global Marketing Management System Online (GMSMO) International Business Program University of Economics, Prague October 12 – 15, 2011 Instructor: Dr. Basil J. Janavaras E-Mail: basilj@janavaras.com Web Sites http://www.gmmso3.com , http://www.janavaras.com Introduction This course utilizes web based software named GMMSO (Global Marketing Management System Online, http://www.gmmso3.com ) as the basis of instruction along with targeted lectures on international business strategic planning. GMMSO software is a global marketing/management research and strategic planning tool that will enable you to: • Conduct a company situation analysis in a global context • Identify countries with high market potential for the company’s product/service • Conduct and in-depth market/competitive analysis and select the best country market • Determine the best entry mode strategy and develop the marketing plan To this end, the course requires integration of knowledge from this and other courses and bridges the gap between theory and the real world of business. This module organizes learning around projects that involve students in problem-solving, decision making, and investigative activities. It provides students with the opportunity to work relatively autonomously and in groups culminating in the production of realistic reports that integrate managerial realism into the classroom. Users are provided with helpful tools such as step-by-step...
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