Prepare a simple pro forma (projected) income statement and balance sheet for the first two years of operation, using income projections and incorporating an advertising plan. Outline a plan for hiring and retaining competent, motivated employees for your business. Prepare an outline for a “pitch,” i.e., a short 20-30 minute Read more…
Before writing, think about some of the key attributing variables that are causing managers roles to change? Could the factors of change be related to: new technology, new workers in the work force, or team environments and remote teams? Think about what management framework you would use to keep pace Read more…
The Icarus Paradox Read the following information and discuss, “How can a corporation keep from sliding into the Decline stage of the organizational life cycle?” Use examples from “The Icarus Paradox: Trajectories of Decline”. The Icarus Paradox: Trajectories of Decline In The Icarus Paradox, Miller proposes that companies Read more…
W7 Assignment “Case Analysis: Outback Steakhouse: Going International” 1. Does Outback Steakhouse have any substantial impacts for their growth expansion plans? 2. Identify Outback Steakhouse performance surrounding these key issues: o Restaurant expansion o Operating efficiency o Growth strategy o Customer retention o Cultural Considerations o Restaurant sales o Read more…
Read the case, “Danone: Strategy Implementation in an International Food and Beverage Company” on page 727-744. As you are reading identify and think about the following questions: 1. Does Danone have substantial debt and or challenges that will impact their growth expansion plans? Please provide examples. 1. Formulate a one- to two-sentence summary identifying Read more…
Now that you have conducted a cultural review along with developing some marketing strategies for entry into the country, it is time to begin the third part of the project, which continues from Project Part 2. Using the same company of choice that is proposing an expansion opportunity oversea, conduct a strategic audit Read more…
For this Discussion Question you will need to conduct some research on the topic “What is the future of Internet Publishing?” Read the case, “New York Times: Seeking Salvation within a Declining Industry” on page 619-629. As you are reading this case think about these questions: 1. What are the Read more…
Case Analysis: Video Game Console Industry in 2012 Read the case, “Video Game Console Industry in 2012” on page 602-612 and address the following questions: Consider an opportunity for a new video game company entering into the market, Provide the following analysis for the new company looking to Read more…
Now that you have had your Project company/idea approved by your professor, it is time to write the second part of the project, which builds on Project Part 1. Using the same company your chose for Project Part I (the company that is proposing an expansion opportunity overseas), conduct research Read more…
Can you identify companies that use Porter’s competitive strategies? Before you begin writing your response to your discussion question you will need to do some research. Using information from the course textbook and from class lectures on Porter’s competitive strategies, identify one or more companies that use the strategies listed Read more…