...Module 1: Strategic Review - SLP MBA Integrative Project BUS599 April 16, 2014 I am excited to be chosen the VP of marketing at Clipboard Tablet Co. We sell 3 different types of handheld tablets. The X5 tablet is targeted at the price conscious market whereas X6 is targeted at the performance oriented market. X7 is the newest product with focus on consumers that value both price and performance. Let us review the performance of each product category along with my proposed strategy and recommendations for the forthcoming years. Let me Start with X5: Indeed, X5 is aimed at price conscious consumers. The company has historically done quite well with this product in the last 5 years in terms of performance against the competition. The sales for this product peaked in 2013. However, the sales started declining after 2013 in the last couple of years due to saturation of the market. Joe kept the pricing of this product same throughout this period which turned out to be negative for the company as the organization needed a price cut in order to attract customers from other competing products. Since the product was competitive in terms of performance, Joe should have declined R&D investment on this product as consumers were more price conscious than performance conscious for this product. ("forio.com," 2015) Since this product competes in a highly saturated price conscious segment, my recommendation will be to reduce investment in R&D on this product as performance is not required...
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...functions of management are planning, organizing, leading, and controlling and Wal-Mart utilizes each one in order to be successful and is one of the top retail stores world-wide. The Four Functions of Management Planning is specifying the goals to be achieved and deciding in advance the appropriate actions needed to achieve those goals. Planning activities include analyzing current situations, anticipating the future, determining objectives, deciding in what types of activities the company will engage, choosing corporate and business strategies, and determining the resources needed to achieve the organization’s goals. Plans set the stage for action and for major achievements. (Bateman & Snell, 2009, Chapter 1, Managing). Planning is an important part of the daily routine of Wal-Mart managers and associates. The store manager usually does a walk through of the entire store with the assistant managers on duty to take notes and give feedback on what goals need to be done that day and in the near future. The assistant managers then assign the objectives or duties to customer service managers and zone managers, who then pass out the duties to associates and cashiers. Throughout the day there are meetings that every floor associate and manager discusses what has been accomplished and what needs to be accomplished and any problems that may have arose during the process and utilize...
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...loudoun.gov/oswm/recycle/index.htm The Session Long Project (SLP) for this course is the development of a position paper on a topic related to this course. The position paper has to address an issue and you have to take a position on it -- either "for" or "against" the issue. Another way to describe this SLP is that you must take a position and argue either the "pros" or "cons" of the issue. You will find that the most difficult aspect of this assignment is to identify an issue on which a clear position may be taken. An example would be that you are against the use of nuclear power plants to produce energy to meet this country's growing demand. You could also take the position that you believe that it is sound public policy to use nuclear power to meet our energy demands. The point is that you have taken a position on an issue. Once you have identified an issue and have taken a position on it you must argue your position in a position paper. Confused? E-mail me and I'll clarify the SLP. Here's the specific SLP requirements: • The SLP is due at the end of the sixth module (Module Six is a one week module). • The topic selected for a position must be related to one of the topics covered in this course. • Module 1 Requirement -- Submit your position paper topic to me for approval. Be specific. This is to ensure that your position paper topic is actually a worthwhile topic on an issue. • Modules 2 thru 5 should be spent researching and developing your position...
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...are intended to ensure, on the one hand, that all candidates master the skills necessary to practice the profession and, on the other hand, that everyone is treated equally. It is in this spirit that the moderators, correctors and staff of the Order make sure that they are respected. Note: Wherever there is a difference in interpretation, the French version of this Guide will prevail over the English version. o Happy reading! 2 2013-2014 Candidate’s Guide Table of contents Note to Readers Chapter 1 CMA Strategic Leadership Program (SLP) 1.1 1.2 SLP objectives and basics The SLP in steps 1.2.1 Phase 1 - Development 1.2.1.1 Learning activities 1.2.2 Case Examination 1.2.3 Phase 2 - Application 1.2.4 Report to the Board 1.2.5 Practical experience Evaluation methods for learning activities and national examinations 1.3.1 Evaluation of learning activities 1.3.2 Evaluation of the national examinations SLP management rules 1.4.1 Educational material and SLP Site 1.4.2 Attendance at interactive sessions 1.4.2.1 Lateness or absences of less than three hours 1.4.2.2 Absences of three hours or more 1.4.3 Group and team formation 1.4.4 Changing groups and teams Other useful information 1.5.1...
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...MGT 499 Module 1 SLP 1 MGT 499 Strategic Management Module 1 Session Long Project Christie E. Rains Trident University International Professor: Sara GarskiMGT 499 Module 1 SLP 2 The organization I chose to cover for my Session Long Project will be a small business I once owned. A few years back, my father and I chose to enter into (purchase a piece of) a franchise company “Pittsburgh Paints”; a part of a larger organization, PPG Industries: “Bringing innovation to the surface”. PPG has several different business opportunities, including: paints and coating, optical, speciality materials, chemicals, and glass and fiberglass. My father, being a contractor/builder, in our small town, leased a store front for his previous construction company. In lieu of utilizing this space for his business, we decided to open a House Paint and Deck Stain store. The town my father lives in is small, therefore, everyone living and working in the county must “work together” in order for all to provide for their individual families. With that being said, there was already a house paint store in place, just located on the opposite side of town. To not impose, we chose a company more geared towards “subcontractors” vice the “homeowner” (though we still provided a homeowner line of product for those coming into our store “off the streets”. Our store, selling PPG’s Pittsburgh Paints, was called “ProFormance Paints”. PPG Industries' vision is to continue to be the world’s leading coatings...
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...ECO 202 Module 2 Slp Fiscal Policy Click Link Below To Buy: http://hwaid.com/shop/eco-202-module-2-slp-fiscal-policy/ Fiscal policies can have both subtle and major effects on almost all organizations. The purpose of this SLP assignment is to have you examine your organization regarding how it is affected by these economic variables and policies. You are to place yourself in the position of being a paid lobbyist for your organization. Pick two or three major fiscal policy initiatives you would lobby Congress about. However, this is not in general, this is for your organization, not for the economy as a whole, so make sure to take that specific focus. Again, if you’re using an unconventional organization, you may have to get a little creative here. 1. As your organization’s lobbyist, what would you like to see done by the federal government that would be of help to your organization? As a lobbyist it is not your job to be concerned with the deficit, or the environment, or the general health of the financial system (unless, of course, you are lobbying for an environmental, financial, or deficit reduction group). Your answer to this question can give an interesting perspective as to how lobbying can distort economic policy and decisions. CAUTION: I am not looking for general comments that could apply to the country as a whole or any given organization, what I want is comments that are relevant specifically to your organization. There are three articles below on...
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...Logistics SLP1 MODULE 1 * * Module 1 - SLP NOTE: FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT YOU MUST SELECT FROM THE LIST OF GOODS PROVIDED. I THINK BLUE JEANS WOULD BE A GREAT ONE. THIS SLP FLOWS INTO THE NEXT 3 THE PERSON THAT GETS THIS i WOULD LIKE FOR THEM TO ALSO COMPLETE THE FOLLOW ON ASSIGNMENTS. Supply Chain Theory Overview of the Session Long Project (SLP) This Session Long Project is about the Supply Chain. It is divided into 4 assignments just like all other SLPs at TUI. Each assignment focuses on a different aspect of the Supply Chain: SLP1 is focusing on a specific product, the producer of that product, and the key competitors in that industry as well as the suppliers and customers of the target company. SLP2 extends the Supply Chain discussed in SLP1 into what is known as the Extended Enterprise Supply Chain, which explodes the supplier channels all the way back to the Raw Materials and those industries which provide the raw materials. And it explodes the Customers frontwards all the way to the Retail and consumer. SLP3 then looks at this EESC and identifies the transportation methods used and where the three modes of water, rail, and road are key aspects. The final SLP in this course looks at the whole infrastructure of the U.S., to include the transportation network, energy, and communications. It serves as discussion of the state of the national infrastructure – and possible solutions for its improvement. Assignment 1 - the Primary Supply Chain Want to review about how to Research...
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...ITM301 Module 1 Module 1 – Case Click Link Below To Buy: http://hwcampus.com/shop/acc201-module-1-case/ Data, Information, and Organizational Knowledge Assignment Overview Every company has, to a greater or lesser extent, an information subsystem -- that is, a means by which it gathers data, interprets it, and makes it available to employees through a distribution system. Whether we are talking about marketing information, cost projections, accounting results, or internal quality reports, every company depends on knowledge to support its planning, decision-making, and control. So how does knowledge fit into the picture? The emergence of the field called knowledge management has highlighted some key propositions in the last 10 years or so. All organizations are storehouses of knowledge that operate in information-rich environments made up of people and things both inside and outside the organization itself Organizations organize, interpret, and evaluate this information to solve organizational problems Knowledge is the primary mechanism for processing and utilizing information People's brains are the key knowledge resource of any organization Codified knowledge stored in books, audio, videotapes, and computer systems can be an important knowledge resource as well There are organizational processes and strategies for IT management and management in general. Therefore, processes and strategies in particular can significantly enhance the ability of organizations to...
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...FIN301 Module 2 Instructions for CASE and SLP Assignments 07-13-15 Module 2 - Home ------------------------------------------------- PRESENT VALUE Modular Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this module, the student will be able to satisfy the following outcomes: * Case * Explain the concept of present value. * Calculate the present value of a future stream of income. * Describe the determinants of the discount factor. * Explain the determinants of present value. * SLP * Explain the concept of present value. * Describe the determinants of the discount factor. * Explain the determinants of present value. * Discussion * Explain the concept of present value. * Describe the determinants of the discount factor. Module Overview In order to value assets such as stocks, bonds, or investment projects, you need to be able to place a value on payments that you will receive in the future. If you as a financial manager with to invest in some new equipment, you need to be able to place a value on the total amount of additional profits your company will receive over the next several years due to this new purchase. In general, people prefer to have money paid to them today rather than tomorrow. The value of one dollar today is exactly one dollar. But what about being paid one dollar exactly one year from now? Would you pay a dollar for the that dollar to be paid to you in one year? Definitely not! Of...
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...ACC201 Module 1 - Case Financial Statements Assignment Overview Click Link Below To Buy: http://hwcampus.com/shop/acc201-module-1-case/ There are three main parts to this case that require you to prepare and submit a 3- to 5-page paper. Please make sure this paper is well organized and covers all of the items below. Part I Search the course background information, the Internet and/or the Cyber Library. Discuss the terms listed below. Your discussion should expand on the definition as given in the module background. Explain why these concepts are important to financial statements. •Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP); •International Accounting Standards (IFRS); •Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC); •Annual report; and •10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K Part II Explain the basic formats of financial statements such as income statement, balance sheet, statement of cash flows, and statement for retained earnings. Part III 1.Everything in Accounting typically falls into one of three categories, as illustrated by the Accounting Equation. State the Accounting Equation: Assets = _______________ + _______________ 2.You will note that the Accounting Equation comprises 3 "categories," each of which can be broken down further into accounts. For each of the three main categories of the Accounting Equation, list 5 or more accounts with actual amounts that would typically be classified into each. For instance, Land & Equipment would typically be categorized...
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...Module 1 – CASE HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT; CHALLENGES AND CHANGES Case Assignment In today’s job market we see many human resource management changes and challenges evolving with the changes in a competitive market environment. One goal of the human resource department is to hire employees that will be as productive as possible, which in turn leads to more revenue and the success of an organization. In healthcare we see even more challenges; making sure there is enough staff members to care for the patient load, keeping morale high, keeping the budget down, making sure the employee is properly trained and oriented, to name just a few. First, explain the significance of human resource management and then identify and discuss the following: 1. How organizational restructuring has impacted staffing in healthcare organizations. 2. Does decreasing the number of employees always save an organization/company money? Why or why not? 3. How would you select a “qualified person” for a position? What about a successful leader in healthcare? 4. Discuss other specific human resource issues that are relevant in the healthcare setting. Note: In preparing your response you should not only draw from the assigned readings but should also incorporate additional research you conduct on the subject. Be sure to properly cite all references used in preparing your paper. Assignment Expectations Number of Pages: 2–3 Scholarly Content Your CASE/SLP and your case assignments are...
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...TUI University Paul A. Krasulski Module 1 SLP: Segmentation, Targeting and Positioning SLP Branded Product: Apple iPhone 4S MKT 501: Strategic Marketing Dr. Francisca Nkadi July 23, 2012 Abstract Purpose: the purpose of this paper is to identify a branded product or service to be examined through the session; examining elements of consumer behavior as they relate to market segmentation, targeting, and positioning for it. This paper, and subsequent papers, will lead to a SWOT marketing analysis of the chosen branded product. Methodology/approach: the branded product for this paper will be Apple’s iPhone4S. Data to be covered in this first paper will include the following: Product/Brand Analyzed Corporate Background Market/Industry Analysis and Competition Market Segmentation and Target Marketing Relevant External Factors Module 1 SWOT Analysis Findings: Apple is a leader in sales and production in US Markets; with products that appeal across target markets. iPhone 4S sales have eclipsed internal Apple brands, as well as other smartphone companies in the U.S. market. Recent sales dominance, however, has not established an industry lead. Samsung, in partnership with Google’s Android Operating system, owns the global marketplace with something like 21% of total market share. Apple faces both technological and political challenges in the largest smartphone market, China, as it is unable to establish a partnership with the largest carriers there...
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...Coke Zero SWOT Analysis Monessa Catuncan Trident University International SLP 1- Segmentation and Targeting Product/Brand Analyzed/Corporate Background- Since Coke Zero was first introduced to the US market in 2005, the soda drink has brought numerous accolades and profits to its parent company, Coca Cola. Coke Zero is a low-calorie variation of Coca Cola made to have the “real Coke flavor” without any of the adverse ingredients (The Coca-Cola Company.com, n.d.). While Coke Zero had a rough beginning, the product has since boomed into one of the most successful beverages out of the Coke brands. Coke Zero currently markets under the Coca Cola Enterprises NYSE symbol (CCE) and the product is sold in 130 countries around the world with its strongest markets currently being North America and Europe. The beverage’s sales numbers have increased by double-digits every year since 2006 with no signs of slowing (McWilliams, 2010). According to the last two Coca Cola Company Form 10Ks, Coke Zero saw continued success with its sales increasing by 15 percent in 2010 and 11 percent in 2011. The company’s profit margin and market share has also increased through its newest soda beverage. Since 2005, Coca Cola Enterprise’s profit margin has held around sixty-percent, and its market share averaged about $3.00 per share with a spike above $5.00 in 2010. CCE’s cost structure primarily focuses on variable products such as syrup, artificial sweeteners, and metal for its cans...
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...TUI UNIVERSITY Leon Garner BUS599 MBA Integrative Project, Module 3, SLP Dr. Jeffrey Snider April 23, 2016 Introduction Solar Power’s increasing popularity, driven by its ability to offer energy independence in combination with significant environmental benefits (Henderson, Conkling and Roberts, July 2007), has birthed a growth industry that has significant profit potential. The below pages analyze the impact of a simulated 18 year product pricing strategy, in combination with new market entrants, on Sun Power Company’s performance. Sun’s product price is lowered from $0.13/ kWh down to $0.08/ kWh over the simulated period and key performance metrics are analyzed and compared to those from SLP 2, which assumed the same pricing strategy but no new competitor entrants. Decision 1 – 2008-2012 Throughout the simulation period the objective of Sun Power is to expand its market share as well as maximize cumulative profit. Profit maximization is aided through cost reduction, thus the company seeks to lower its product unit cost. Figure 1 below, a horizontal analysis of pertinent income statement items, helps to analyze the results of the 5 year period ended in 2012. Sun Power attained improved profitability and cost positioning, although its cost position continues to lag against the cumulative performance of all other industry players over the same period. In addition, no new competitors have...
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...Employment Laws (Module 5- SLP) Alisa West Trident University Employment Laws Professor Fandrich March 16, 2013 Employment Laws (Module 5- SLP) In reviewing this module I found there was some main legislation laws that ACOSTA needs to consider and be sure they are following and are in compliance with. The need is to be sure that the employee and employer relationship is followed to ensure that all rights are followed and each and everyone has equal opportunities. Some of the most important for ACOSTA are: • Age/date of birth: This is due to ACOSTA hiring people from the age of 18 to retirees. They will need to be sure to read, consider, and be in compliance with this employment law. • Gender, race, religion, and nationality: This law would be on the list to be sure that they are in complete compliance and following the laws as ACOSTA has a diversity of people that hire from all cultures. • Arrest, conviction records: This should be on their list for consideration as most employees of ACOSTA are contracted with grocery stores, warehouse stores, and convenience stores to keep stock and build displays. Most of these jobs would be considered “security sensitive” and arrest records would be needed before a job offer can be made. • Citizenship: This is a legislation that each and every employer must be sure they are handling. • Drug Screens: Legislation on how and when these can be a requirement for fitness for duty and pre-employment offers. Equal employment...
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