...McDonalds Case Study Michele Simpson Hodges University MNA 4480 Dr Wyant April 12, 2012 Introduction The purpose of this paper is to conduct a case study on Mc Donald’s Corporation. The writer will perform a SWOT analysis, suggest an appropriate mission and vision statement for this company and will provide recommendations for the future success of Mc Donald’s Corporation. Mission Statement “The mission statement defines the direction in which the organization is heading and how it will succeed in reaching its desired goal” (Peter & Donnelly, 2009, p. 8). A mission statement should describe the morals of the business as well as the products offered, target market and the company’s commitment to the consumer. According to the information presented in this case study; Mc Donald’s Corporation does not have a mission statement. The student believes that an appropriate mission statement for this company would be to provide our customers with high quality food and superior service at an affordable price. Vision Statement The vision statement describes where the organization wants to be in the future. The vision statement also describes the purpose and values of the organization, but in future terms. “A clear vision provides the foundation for developing a comprehensive mission statement” (David, 2011, p. 43). According to the information presented in this case study; Mc Donald’s Corporation does not have a vision statement. The student believes that an appropriate...
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...Case Study 2-4 Better Boston Beans Lisa Clanin The Ethics Environment ACCT 530 Week 3 Date: September 21, 2013 Better Boston Beans Dilemma With this particular case study I will discuss several questions and facts regarding Better Boston Beans. 1) A brief summary of the case. 2) Briefly explain the Six Pillars of Character. 3) Evaluate the actions of the parties from the perspective of six pillars of character. 4) evaluate the actions from the perspective of Kohlberg's six stages of moral development and what ethical reasoning can you develop from this case? The case takes place in a coffee shop located in Boston’s famous Faneuil Hall Marketplace called Better Boston Beans. In this particular case Cindi is a recent college graduate that wants to experience “the real world”1 while making up her mind about grad school. She has been at the coffee shop for six months and has been thinking that it may be time to apply to grad school due to the actions of the assistant shift manager, Lyndell has made it a habit of late to leave early thus leaving Cindi to handle customers and close on her own. Cindi has not spoken to the supervisor about Lyndell’s behavior but is considering doing so because of it is becoming a regular habit and has affected customer service. One night after Lyndell had already left a group of tourists came in and commented on the fact such a famous American coffee shop has only one person working. Cindi told the customer that her coworker was ill...
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...Charlette Jones April 24, 2014 U03a1 BUS3050 Case Study: I Thought I Gave Them Everything Case Summary In my analysis of the case of Henry Gonzales the manager of Quality Foods’; I found that the responsibility of Henry would be the process of achieving the objectives of the organization by using its available resources effectively. Evidently Henry has taken advantage of that as he has accomplished his top management position in the store—for his hard work—gaining the once unprofitable store—probability. While Henry thought he gave them everything; However, Henry intrapersonal communication-- has gotten the best of him. Henry doesn’t seem to be conscious and lack communication competency; for the simple fact he offers monetary as oppose to promotion or change, and he is lacking loyalty. Prime example: He emphasis financial rewards for hard work and monetary incentives for cutting company cost and again hard work (increased sales)…I worked in sales and it is hard work (it’s a numbers game and requires hard work and commitment)... If everyone is expected to work hard…..everyone should be entitled to opportunities for advancements, promotions, as well as pay raises and incentives—just as he did. Theories of Motivation In such a business the manager is responsible for many managerial task; However, as he grows and help the business grow; I would suggest that Henry delegate some of the tasks to the supervisors (giving them a sense of belonging—(promotions—to...
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...A Case Study Analysis: A Question of Loyalty Introduction This case study analysis describes Sam Adams dilemma, whether or not to give a favorable recommendation to the board of directors for his friend and former colleague Bud Wizer. Sam was told by corporate that Bud listed him as a personal and professional reference on his job application. This triggered emotional turmoil in Sam because his friend was allegedly fired for sexual harassment from his last position. Sam’s values and moral standards will be tested during this analysis. Will Sam be loyal to his friend and say yes, or will he be loyal to his company and tell what he thinks he knows? I will use Professor Badaracco framework, questions and test to analyze Sam’s dilemma and provide recommendations for what he may say to the board of directors. I will start by using question number one from Badaracco’s framework, which way of proceeding will get me the best net-net consequences? In this first step we are asked to explore the pros and cons of Sam’s ethical dilemma to determine who will win, who will lose and at what cost. As I create my list I see that the risks are significant. If Sam decides to tell corporate about the alleged Sexual Harassment information about Bud and the information is not true or proven, corporate may view Sam in a negative light. If he does not tell corporate and they find out later that he knew his reputation could be tarnished and the level of trust that corporate has for him now will...
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...Business Research Case Study QNT 565 Business Research Case Study When management is faced with a problem it is necessary to conduct research to get to the root cause of the problem. Before one “can describe, analyze, and explain a problem, we must define it” (Kepner & Tregoe, 1997, p. 29). To define the problem one must identify the significance, scope, magnitude, or feasibility of the situation, as well as the dilemma facing management. The research purpose must also be identified. Next management, investigative questions and measurement questions must be formed. Last one must formulate a hypothesis. The dilemma facing management, significance, scope, and research purpose Tyco Health Care is a private label diaper manufacture. Tyco has five different plants but the numbers provided here are for one plant, the plant in which a friend used to work. Tyco changed a fabric used to make diapers from a hydrophilic non-woven to a thinner non-woven to cut the cost of making the material. The product went from 21gsm non-woven to a 17gsm non-woven fabric. The price difference was dramatic and the company saved a million of dollars in cost. Once the company put the material into production workers began to run into problems. When the material is coated with glue in the production process workers began to notice that the glue was bleeding through the material because of the thinner fabric. This glue was getting stuck on the conveyers causing glue build up on the...
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...manufacturers of agricultural equipment. Many people looking from the outside think they have a well-oiled machine, which make superior agricultural products. According to Sprinkle and Williamson (2004), the entire industry took a severe downturn in the 1980's. In reaction to this cycle, Deere presented innovative ways to inspire employees and raise moral. Like many companies, John Deere used a standard hourly compensation for their employees. John Deere decided to install a team-based gain-sharing plan that it believed would encourage more cooperation, innovation, and higher levels of motivation from its employees. (Retrieved 10/12/07) Much like the Good Sport scenario, management needed to find a way to promote teamwork and employee participation. Management reached out to the design group at Good Sport, the development and design teams found ways to use existing processes to manufacture the new product by using existing parts and manufacturing with little additional cost or change to production methods. Because the corporate culture at Good Sport promoted teamwork, solutions developed resolved the issues between departments. In John Deere's case, management realized they had a wealth of knowledge and experience within their front line employees. In many companies, the employees usually hold trade secrets in the production process. The John Deere employees were no different. Management needed a way to open the doors for a new work relationship with the employee. To do so, they adopted...
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...Case Guidelines: 1. Analyze Space Engineering Services (Case Study #1) in the Studying Leadership textbook, 2. Not to exceed 3 pages, 3. Double spaced, 4. Times New Roman Font size 12 5. Due via Blackboard Where appropriate, students should reference information discussed in the text and by external academic resources, using proper APA citations, to support relevant issues in the case. Do not simply reiterate content from the case study. A case study analysis is the application of critical thinking to understand and evaluate the case. Your Case Studies analysis should: * • Briefly introduce the paper and closes with a thesis sentence * • Define the industry, external environment, and organizational culture * • Identify the problem * • Define the stakeholders * • Evaluate the actions or decisions made within the case * • Compile action based recommendations to improve the business situation discussed in the case * • Use proper grammar, spelling, and APA references (in-text citations & end of paper full references are both required) * • Apply course learnings (textbook theories, concepts, and principles) The case primarily introduces a performance reviews project in Space Engineering Services, which was to design and implement a performance management process, looking at measuring and monitoring performance through an appraisal. Space Engineering Services is a refrigeration engineering company. Within the...
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...Case Study: The Board Member’s Relative The text of this case is presenting us with what, often, managers are confronted with: a dilemma, and how after all they have to struggle to make an ethically decision. This response to the conference will be approached in three different phases using two different methodologies or frameworks, and a set of questions accompanying the case study to evaluate and analyze the situation or issue presented in the case in order to make a reasonable judgment and how to proceed to make an ethical decision. The text to be analyzed throughout this discussion is “the Board Member’s Relative” case study (case). 1. Using Browne and Keeley methodology The basis for evaluating the case here is some of the steps (issue, reasons, value assumptions and conflicts or descriptive assumptions, significant omitted information, and possible conclusions) developed by Browne and Keeley (2012) in their book titled: Asking the Right Question: A Guide to Critical Thinking. - What is the issue? What recommendation should be made? Ellie, the Purchasing manager is confused and confronted with this dilemma. - What are the Reasons? There are many reasons why Ellie is confused about what to do. Doing the right, the ethical thing, or please her boss. The most important reasons are: Camille’s Coverings is owned by a board member’s daughter. Camille’s Coverings is expressly presented and its bid handed to Ellie by the CEO...
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...organization. PAW Manufacturing is the only conference of its kind, with sessions and content reaching: Across business applications - For what purpose is predictive analytics deployed? Across vendors of solutions and software - How is predictive analytics deployed? Dedicated to the Manufacturing Industry Please read more about the scope, objective and target audience of this conference on the about, FAQ and attendee demograpics pages. Present Your Case Studies PAW Manufacturing provides speakers the opportunity to present predictive analytics case studies, deployment successes and lessons learned. At this event, potential consumers of predictive analytics witness proof demonstrating it's more than just a bunch of great ideas - predictive analytics is actively applied to optimize many business functions across industry verticals. And predictive analytics practitioners have the opportunity to gain from the lessons you've learned, whether by serendipity, or - more likely - the hard way. Evaluation - how well did it work? Case study proposals will be given highest consideration if specific measurements of deployment performance...
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...good story needs its hero and its villain. In Gary Alan Fine’s book, Difficult Reputations: Collective Memories of the Evil, Inept, and Controversial, he urges the importance of history’s villains, and those with controversial reputations, in modern society. Eight case studies are used to show how controversial figures in public memory (ranging from Benedict Arnold to Henry Ford to Fatty Arbuckle) acquired difficult reputations and the effects that those reputations had on the American people. In Fine’s introduction, he makes a case for the relevance of figures with difficult reputations. American society has a tendency to focus on reputational heroes such as George Washington and Abraham Lincoln who represent the center of American morality. Fine argues that those with difficult reputations are just as important because they represent the boundaries of morality. Portrayals of these figures as villains are thus examples for the people of what is morally unacceptable in American society. Fine then explains the importance of reputational entrepreneurs in the construction of reputations. He defines reputational entrepreneurs as those who help construct reputations in ways that benefit their own agendas. In the case of morality, reputational entrepreneurs can benefit society by constructing negative reputations for those whose actions are immoral. However, as shown in Chapter 7’s demonstration of literary circles in New York in the mid-1800s, reputational entrepreneurs can be...
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...Introduction Engstrom Auto Mirror plant is a privately owned business that manufactures mirrors for trucks and automobiles in Richmond Indiana. In May of 2007 the managers were experiencing a crisis at the plant. The most pressing issue at the time was the slow pace of productivity. Low productivity was increasing costs in other areas. Not only was Engstrom having productivity issues but they were having product-quality and moral problems as well. In order to explain the source of these problems we must analyze Engstrom’s history. A company’s past can greatly affect the present and future state of an organization (Schweitzer, S). Engstrom had enjoyed considerable success since it’s founding in 1948. However by the late 1990’s the company stopped being profitable during a period of transition to new technologies. Ultimately this resulted in the replacement of the plant manager with a younger more tech savvy individual. At this time employee moral was extremely low and productivity was at 40% of expectations. After studying the positive results of nearby plants the new management built the support needed to implement a Scanlon Plan at the Engstrom plant. The Scanlon Plan is an incentive plan that pays bonuses to employees. A key component of the plan is the concept of participative management. The idea behind this being that individuals will work harder to achieve an organization’s goals if they have the opportunity to take responsibility for their actions and apply their...
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...CASE STUDY ANALYSIS UNIT 12 MODULE 64 Case Study Analysis Module 64- Health Care Legislation When government decided to pass the health care reform act, I have always supported this effort. I rank my response as a two within the parameters of “strongly in favor.” For years many people in American have suffered at the mercy of insurance companies using their power and authority to blindside and push the American people into a corner mentally, physically, and financially leaving them desperate and in need health care. I have always felt that it was the government’s duty to step in and regulate this matter in a way that would turn the tables on the negative tactics of the insurance industry and allow the American people to benefit from proper health care coverage for themselves and their families. The government has not only stepped in but has stepped in with aggression, even posing fines on citizens that do not purchase health coverage. Although I support the health care reform act, I am against the portion of the law that poses fines on people for not purchasing health care. I rank my response as a 6 within the parameters of “strongly oppose.” I fully understand the impact that uncovered citizen’s cause on the economy and tax payers. The penalty itself sends a message that speaks volumes and punishes people in ways that are not fair or just. According to povertyusa.gov, more than 46 million Americans live in poverty; American families were having a difficult time making ends...
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...MGMT 20124: Preparing a Report for a Case Study In addition to the correct format of your report there are content issues you need to consider. It is useful to read through the case a couple of times and get a feel as to what you will need to find before you go searching for articles. This is always problematic, but you do need to summarise the articles for support in your report, using the content, findings and conclusions. Therefore it is important that the articles are used in the detailed analysis, and argument in development of alternatives. The ‘knowledge & understanding, as well as “research skills” can be satisfied by finding arguments (through the literature) for and against, the issues that are raised within the facts of the case. That is, how well you critically analyze the facts and refer to theories, models and concepts. It will also have a bearing on how well the recommendation/s put forward will have the predictive likelihood of success. To get to that point means that you will have to put forward a range of options and on balanced argument make your decision as to what you recommend and why. Essentially it falls under what can be termed as, triangulation. (see the diagram below.) Your “Guide for Students” also gives good advice re this format. There is no “right or wrong” answer here. The marks to be gained will rise or fall based on the decision (recommendation) you make, as in the real world, and the quality of your ‘reasoned’ argument. Always...
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...Promiscuity- A Self-Destructive Behavior in Correlation with a Lack of Paternal Authority: A Single Case Study Rebecca M Bauman 2015 MAR LIB-495-GS001 Abstract Paternal authority, according to the existing literature, is of upmost importance to the healthy psychosexual development of a child. Women who were raised with a lack of paternal authority can often face significant setbacks when dealing with everyday life issues. Promiscuity as a self-destructive behavior has substantial consequences often resulting in mental and physical suffering. This qualitative single case study was designed to explore the correlation of promiscuity- as a self-destructive behavior with women who were raised in single-mother households where there was a lack of paternal authority. A single intrinsic case study was used to explore one woman’s battle with promiscuity. The data obtained formed a narrative generated by the triangulation of psychoanalytical therapy sessions, a client intake form and the woman’s journal. A case analysis was performed and later reviewed by an attending mental health clinician. The results indicated the woman manifests the self-destructive behavior of promiscuity at the expense of poor self-esteem which directly correlates with a lack of paternal authority. The disruption of the woman’s psychosexual development in childhood negatively altered her self-image. The woman uses transference in her intimate relationships as a desperate attempt to gain control of her...
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...[pic] |Case Study 4-1: Conestoga-Rovers and Associates | |Case Synopsis This case describes the workplace experiences of employees at Conestoga-Rovers and Associates in Waterloo, Ontario. Employees live the company's work hard-play hard mantra. Weekends range from jet-boating on the Niagara River to celebrating Roverfest (a massive annual bash for employees and their families). The engineering, construction, and information technology company also provides positive experiences in the form of child care facilities and family trips for long-service employees. Suggested Answers to Case Questions 1. Why does Conestoga-Rovers and Associates and other companies try to create a positive work environment? To answer this question, students should refer to at least the following key learning points in this chapter: (a) workplace events that create positive emotions ultimately translate into higher job satisfaction, as was discussed in the role of emotions on attitudes; (b) higher job satisfaction is moderately associated with high job performance and even more strongly associated with superior customer service, both of which improve the company’s ability to serve its stakeholders; (c) Generating positive emotions and developing higher job satisfaction is a moral imperative for organizations. Companies with higher morale tend to have a better standing in the communities and societies in which they operate. 2. How does this company manage to provide events and...
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