...AMBA 670 TEAM AGREEMENT & WORK PLAN 3 Girls & A Guy I. Team Agreement A. Team Contact Information |Member Names |Number |E-mail |Availability | |Patrick Grudzinski |(703) 975-0394 |patrick.grudzinski@yahoo.com |phone/email | |Michelle Simmons |(240) 446-3059 |homealone0769@aol.com |email | |Serena Wales |(707) 592-4490 |serena_wales@hotmail.com |phone/email anytime | |Monét Green |(646) 702-2326 |MMMR4@yahoo.com | | | | | | | B. Mission Statement: Through communication and mutual respect, we strive to produce above standard academic work. C. Vision Statement: We will produce an effective, well- developed team work plan that can be used and understood by every member of the team. D. Shared Values: The following shared values will support open and honest communication, accountability, mutual respect, and ethical decision-making. • Accountability: To willfully accept tasks, roles and responsibilities, set expectations accordingly, and produce...
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...rather than absorb it…that worked with your body to regulate temperature and enhance performance” . This promise to increase athletic performance differentiated it from competing sports apparel companies, but rivals have since implemented synthetic materials into their product lines. This case study seeks to analyze Under Armour ’s history, resources, capabilities, and core competencies, business and corporate-level strategies, as well as the general environment and competitive landscape. After careful inspection of these varying areas, the factors contributing to Under Armour’s current success and future challenges will become clearer. The conception for Under Armour began over a year ago when CEO Kevin Plank played on the University of Maryland football team. Frustrated with having to repeatedly change his cotton shirt during practice, he envisioned a shirt whose materials allowed the perspiration to dry quickly, causing the athlete to be quicker, faster, and stronger as a result of less burdensome water weight. he strived to develop a shirt using synthetic materials that handled perspiration better. He developed a shirt that used synthetic materials to handle...
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...Kevin Plank was born a humble hustler working himself up and down the east coast selling his product out of his car, making sure he would do everything possible to help spread his brand. By the end of 1996 Kevin Plank has made his first team sale generating $17,000 in sales that year. Two years later things were really picking up for Kevin Plank, outgrowing grandma’s basement can be overlooked as a huge stepping stone in his business career and moving to the then all new headquarters located in Baltimore, Maryland. Under Armour focuses in what makes them different and sets them apart from other companies like Nike considering themselves as the underdogs. Under Armour most importantly focuses within the company by empowering employees to follow their dreams and also providing them with great health benefits. Under Armour has worked hard in developing a positive workforce to maintain employee satisfaction and inspire athletes around the...
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...from life threatening illnesses or involved in a foundation for teacher advancement called Carnegie. Elizabeth likes reading, kids K-6, Sudoku, Jeopardy, and is family oriented. She does not like going out partying, drinking, smoking or watching too much television. Elizabeth should be very concerned about what to do after high school graduation because she controls her own destiny, whatever she wants to do, she can do it. She needs to enroll at a very good public/private university where she can excel and expand her knowledge in her field. I believe she wants to major in education, because she is taking AP English and is tutoring students in elementary school. Elizabeth is not only doing it to spice up her college application, she is doing it because that is what makes her happy; making kids eager to learn. The Four Collages Elizabeth got accepted to are: * University of Maryland at College Park * Towson University * Michigan State University * Penn State University These four universities are known for some of the best liberal arts program in the country. MSU is at the top for providing some of the best teachers in the country. Elizabeth should to peruse a degree in education, because she is already showing an interest in teaching and is a well speaker/writer (AP English). Three decision criteria’s Elizabeth should use when choosing her college are: * GPA * Tuition cost * Academic Reputation The GPA...
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...An Ethical Dilemma Rosette L. Steward BMGT 110 University of Maryland University College In today’s rapid face paced society, many Americas encounter ethical dilemmas throughout the workforce. An ethical dilemma is a situation where there is a mental conflict between morals and imperatives. Most of the choices faced in a dilemma are bad so an “ethical” one is when you have to consider your mortality. Please read further to see how Jan will handle her dilemma. Jan’s Ethical Dilemma Jan is faced with the ethical dilemma of knowing that JLT Cincinnati goes off of seniority when faced with downsizing. She is aware that Steve will most likely not get an accountant position in the new LT Wichita corporate office. Being as though the announcement won’t be make for a couple more weeks, Jan should inform Evelyn of the changes that are about to occur. Giving Steve a heads up about the corporate decision gives him to time to adjust fire and gainfully search for employment elsewhere. As a person in Jan’s position the ethical decision would save a family from heartache and worry. Employees’ Roles/responsibilities in Ethical Situations There are several factors that can tribute to employees’ not operating ethical in the workplace. The first one being an “individual” factor. Some people believe that their ethical choices are driven by circumstances. These same individuals however don’t realize that...
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...Under Armour Andrea George Alvernia University Abstract Under Armour is a North American sports apparel company started in 1995. Started by Kevin Plank, his business has become one of the leading companies in the sports apparel industry. Under Armour is best known for its moisture wicking t-shirts. Under Armour is popular among middle and upper class athletic and health conscience consumers. It competes with other popular sports footwear and apparel companies. Nike and Adidas are Under Armour largest competitors. Under Armour offers a variety of clothing, sports equipment and footwear. They will continue to be a very competitive company in the sportswear market. History of the company Under Armour was started by Kevin Plank in 1995. He was a special teams captain on the University of Maryland football team. During games his teammates’ cotton shirts would be soaked with sweat and heavy to wear. Realizing there could be a better option, Kevin began looking and researching ways to produce a better type of t-shirt. After Kevin graduated from college he began working on a superior t-shirt. He used fabric samples to build his first prototype. He gave this prototype to his Maryland teammates to get feedback on how the shirts performed. From their feedback he found that using microfibers in the t-shirts wicked away moisture that helped keep athletes dry and cool while participating in sports. Kevin ran his business out of his grandmother’s basement working...
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...Every since the creation of the well known body wear Under Armour in 1996, Kevin Plank's formal University of Maryland football player. The band has under gone rapid expansion and popularity throughout the world today being that it all started in a basement. It has taken over the performance workout apparel market in the United States and worldwide, over the years it has began to outsell another well known sporting apparel such as Nike and Addidas. Under Armour Inc. has even expanded its market way beyond performance apparel line and brings products such as footwear and casual wear also workout wear. The company has prided itself on maintaining a competitive advantage by always having top-notch products and adopting new ideas to outcompete...
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...for Under Armour’s success has to do with the decision making, creativity, and great entrepreneurship from their founder and CEO, Kevin Plank. Plank was very business savvy from day one, while juggling school and football in college he also had his own business, selling flowers which allowed him to save nearly $20,000 to start Under Armour. Plank’s creativity with Under Armour is stemmed from the fact that he was a college athlete so he understands exactly what athletes want from his products. Plank still uses his athletic instincts in the workplace during meeting, rather than just sitting around a table he calls a huddle which allows for a more fun and relaxed environment in the workplace. When plank was a football player at The University of Maryland he was proclaimed as the sweatiest man on the field and his cotton shirts held too much water which made him very uncomfortable during practice and games, thus Plank decided to try and create a shirt that would not hold water which would make him faster and lighter on the field. Plank had an edge that most sports apparel CEO’s did not have and that was that he was a college athlete, which meant that many of teammates and close friends went on to play in the NFL, allowing Plank to send his teammates his product and share them with their new teammates in the NFL. Many college and professional equipment managers, got word of Under Armour, asking Plank for products and giving him ideas for new products. Under Armour’s creativity sparked...
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... A football player named Kevin Plank had a problem playing football. His t-shirts were not fitted and absorbed water like a sponge. With a tailor he created the first dry compression t-shirt which would be the start of Under Armor. This new athletic shirt would become the start of a 2 billion dollar empire selling millions of units. Choice 1: the Company had to many competitors that were bringing down sales in the company. Bringing new products to the company in short time to match Nikes strategy was their new plan. The pros are that Under Armor would expand in athletic wear and not just stick to one product. This will target new potential customers that need different types of clothes and shoes. Expanding their product line also weakens competitors making the company get a better position in athletic wear. The cons are that the company only has a short timeline for new products and need to get their suppliers on point with mass production. Some companies do not have the resources to mass-produce after a limit was reached. Choice 2: Under Armor felt the problem was with marketing not the product. They kept the same products and looked for a new way to bring out a message that sells. The pros in this strategy are that under armor got customers by inspirational stories of athletes using their brand. Most customers are followers and do anything a professional athlete recommends them or uses. The cons in this strategy are that this was only a temporary approach to get sales to...
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...University Of Maryland Medical System: Success and Failures of A Corporate Giant Taina Hogu Health Care Administration HCAD 600 Section 9041 Professor Arthur Reynolds MA, MHA, JD Fall 2008 UMMS Snapshot The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is a corporate giant. UMMS generates $3.5 billion in revenue and employs approximately 14,800 people. UMMS is the third largest healthcare employer in the state of Maryland (Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development, 2007). With billions of dollars at stake, UMMS faces major infighting for control of the system. Recently, nine of the 27-person board at UMMS turned in their resignations due to Governor Martin O’Malley growing influence (Schultz, 2008). Despite infighting and takeover threats by the State, UMMS has survived, providing quality care and expanding services throughout Maryland. For example, the trauma center at UMMC (a division of UMMS) provides a great service to the community. Baltimore is plagued with violent crimes which claim the lives of many victims on a daily basis. The R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at UMMC treated several of these victims last year (7,500) and 97% of patients survived. UMMS also serves patients with chronic ailments like cancer. The Marlene and Stewart Greenbaum Cancer Center sees thousands of patients every year (UMMS, 2008). Overall, UMMS consists of eight member hospitals. The member hospitals are: University of Maryland Medical...
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...Term Paper #3: Urban Sustainability GEOG330 Due: December 11, 2015 I am analyzing College Park, Maryland. College Park is a city in Prince George’s County, Maryland that is occupied by more than 31,000 residents. (College Park MD, Welcome To College Park Intro Paragraph) Majority of the economy in College Park is fueled by the jobs offered through the University of Maryland, College Park (UMD). This university host over 13,000 employees, making them the biggest employer in the city. University of Maryland, University College is the second biggest employer, providing work for 2,790 employees. The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Koppen Climate Classification system, College Park has a humid subtropical climate. (Climate, Climate: College Park) I currently live in Lanham, MD, which is about 12 miles away from College Park. As a kid, I always passed by the city and always dreamed about going to the University of Maryland. I attended multiple basketball and football games as a kid, and attended programs that occurred on campus. As a close residing area, College Park is considered home to me. I’ve lived in this area all my life. When my parents moved from Nigeria to the United States, they chose to live in this area because of the lack of extreme weather and excellent higher-level education system provided in the area. I would love to stay here after graduation, but I will go wherever my occupation...
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...Dangers of stress Stress Puts You in Danger Dina Haidar Global University Stress Puts You in Danger Stress is like spice - in the right proportion it enhances the flavor of a dish. Too little produces a bland, dull meal; too much may choke you" Donald Tubesing (Madison, 2011). Walter Cannon have found out during the year 1940 that stress triggers the fight-or-flight reaction which is positive mainly because it is designed to save our lives. And he described it as “an emergency reaction that prepares an animal for running or fighting” (Tennant, 2005). Under stress circumstances your heart pounds faster, blood pressure rises, breath quickens ,your senses becomes sharper. These reactions increases your stamina, speeds your reaction, and enhance your focus preparing you to either fight or flee (Tennant, john hopkins university schools of education, 2005) .it is optimistic when a person feels stimulated and able to manage the situation, handle emergencies meet challenges and excel. (Tennant, 2005) But there is no doubt that the negative effects dominates over the positives. . Stress is often related to deleterious physiological complications, It corrupts almost every system in the human body (Melinda Smith, 2012).A recent study has shown that 80% of the most commonly prescripted medicines in the U.S. are those of relates to stress illnesses (institute, 2009) .Everyone experience stress, and stress in...
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...rocks reveal hot spot of sulfur-breathing bacteria: Sulfur-dependent life forms thrived in oceans.’ (http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/11/141106143711.htm) on November 8, 2014, and its Source was the University of Maryland. Heather Dewar wrote the original article of this edition. According to the article Biogeochemical gestures, in Brazilian 2.5-billion-year-old carbonate rocks disclose that sulfur-consuming bacteria were full of life at a time when levels of ocean sulfur were low. Geologists concentrated on sulfur isotopes in antique carbonate rocks. The research study reveals early atmospheric chemistry of the Earth (University of Maryland 2014, November 6). There is a heated debate around the evolution of sulfur-dependent bacteria among the numerous scientists who study the early history of planet earth. The scientists claim that these organisms lived when there were fewer oxygen levels in the atmosphere (less than one-thousandth of their quantity now). Active in ocean waters, the bacteria breathed in sulfate instead of free oxygen molecules. The big question is how the sulfate reached the ocean and how it became abundant to be able to support life (University of Maryland 2014, November 6). A University of Maryland doctoral student of geology, Iadviga Zhelezinskaia, sought this answer. Zhelezinskaia, as the first researcher to analyze these biochemical signals of sulfur found 2.5 billion-year-old carbonate rocks from Brazil, formed...
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...serves Montgomery County in Maryland. It is the largest school district in Maryland. It has a total of two hundred schools, only twenty-five of those two hundred being high schools. It has a graduation rate of ninety percent. Out of the MCPs students who chose to stay in maryland, sixty percent of them attend Montgomery college. It has three convenient locations in Rockville, Germantown, and Takoma Park. MCPS Students tend to go to Montgomery College because it is cost efficient; they want to improve their resume before transferring to a four-year institution, or because they are just not ready to leave the house. The low tuition costs for in-state students tend to lure students to Montgomery College, as opposed to out-of-state schools, and private schools. Tuition for Montgomery College is a low-cost alternative for MCPS students because they are considered in-county or in-state, also because it is a community college. The tuition for Montgomery College for a twelve credit student is $1,891.20. That is significantly...
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...BOWIE STATE UNIVERSITY Historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are institutions of higher education in the United States that were established before 1964 with the intention of serving the African American community. They have always allowed admission to students of all races. There are 107 historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in the United States, including public and private institutions, community, four-year institutions, medical and law schools. Most were created in the aftermath of the American Civil War and are in the former slave states, although a few notable exceptions exist. Bowie State University is the oldest historically black university (HBCU) in Maryland. The present-day public university, located in suburban Bowie, Maryland, was founded by the Baltimore Association for the Moral and Educational Improvement of Colored People in 1865. Then known as the Baltimore Normal School, the institution’s goal was to train African Americans to become teachers. The Board of Education provided funding and assumed control of the school in 1908. The school relocated to Prince George’s County and received the name Maryland Normal School in 1914. The first four-year programs began in 1935 and the institution became a state college in 1963. The first graduate degree was in 1970 but Bowie State did not receive university status until 1988, when it became one of the first members of the just-established University System of Maryland. The school’s first doctoral...
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