BA490 - Course Project - Proposal for Expansion Opportunity Oversee
Course Overview
Business Policy and Strategy is the capstone course for business administration majors. This advanced course is designed to provide students with a general management perspective of the total business enterprise. Students learn new strategy formulation, implementation, and evaluation concepts and techniques. Students use this new knowledge, coupled with knowledge acquired from other courses, to chart the future direction of different types of organizations. The course builds on previous courses in diverse functional areas to offer insights and analytical tools which a general manager needs to plan and implement successful business policies and strategies. The course emphasizes the practical application of business theory to business problems.
Project Introduction
Purpose
You will select a company and then identify and analyze a strategy for its growth into an overseas market.
Course Objectives
· Discuss the nature of strategy formulation, implementation, and evaluation activities.
· Describe the nature and role of vision and mission statements in strategic management.
· Discuss ten major external forces that affect organizations: economic, social, cultural, demographic, environmental, political, governmental, legal, technological, and competitive.
· Discuss the importance of gathering competitive intelligence.
· Explain how to determine and prioritize a firm’s internal strengths and weaknesses.
· Explain how to develop a SWOT Matrix, SPACE Matrix, BCG Matrix, IE Matrix, and QSPM.
· Identify important behavioral, political, ethical, and social responsibility considerations in strategy analysis and choice.
· Explain market segmentation and product positioning as strategy implementation tools.
· Discuss the nature and role of research and development in strategy implementation.
· Explain how computer information systems can determine the success of strategy implementation efforts.
Project Logistics
There are four parts to the final course project. The first part of the project is the initial proposal, which will be submitted to the instructor for approval. The second part is research on opportunities and cultural challenges in the country you choose for your company’s expansion. Next, you will conduct a strategic audit on various areas. Finally, you will put it all together into a written analysis of your proposed strategic plan. A final presentation of the proposed plan will be the culmination of the project.
Deliverables
· Project Part 1: Project Proposal (requires instructor approval)
Assigned: Week 2
· Project Part 2: Cultural Exchange and Marketing Strategy
Assigned: Week 4
· Project Part 3: Strategic Audit
Assigned: Week 6
· Project Part 4: Final Proposal and Presentation
Assigned: Week 8
Project Part 1: Project Proposal
Assignment Requirements:
There are four parts to the final course project. The first part of the project is the initial proposa ...
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BUS B899F Assignment 1
Date due: 28 November 2019 (Thursday) 5 December 2019
Weighting: 5% of the total marks for this course
Length: You are advised to write no more than 3,000 words for this assignment.
Important note:
a. As a mechanism to maintain academic integrity, students are required to
submit both hard and soft copies of their assignments as below:
i. Submission of soft copy
Students should upload the Originality Report, which is downloaded after
processing by the Turnitin, to the OLE of the course by 6:00 pm on the
submission due date. The Originality Report uploaded to the OLE should
be in pdf format, contains the content of the student’s assignment, the
results of an originality check with highlight of matching text. The user
guide of Turnitin is available on the OLE for reference.
Students should upload a soft copy of the assignment to the OLE of the
course by 5:00 pm on the submission due date. Files uploaded to the OLE
should be prepared in Microsoft Word. Please refer to the quick start
guide for submission of assignments to Turnitin.
ii. Submission of hard copy
Students should put a hard copy of the Turnitin Originality Report, in the
collection box on 8/F in Block A or 7/F in Block B by 6:00 pm on the
assignment due date.
iii. 10% of the marks awarded to the assignment will be deducted for each
day it is overdue until both hard and soft copies are submitted the soft
copy is submitted.
Students are allowed to upload their work in Turnitin once per
assignment. Please don’t upload the work to Turnitin in the last minutes
as it takes time to generate the Originality Report. Students must ensure
that the content of both the hard and soft copy are identical. In case of
discrepancies between the two copies, only the hard copies of your
assignment with the Turnitin Originality Report will be graded and
returned.
b. Please include a word count at the end of your assignment. Please note that
the tutor is given the discretion to deduct marks for exceeding the word limit
2
or to disregard the content after the word limit is reached.
3
Tasks: (100 marks)
Before you write this assignment, please consider some issues relating to
business ideas, including formulating a business idea; exploring and clarifying
the possible problems associated with the idea; and evaluating the idea.
This assignment should include business proposal sections 2-4 (see the appendix
for details):
1. Introduction, including the reader to your business idea and preview of
content of the proposal; (20 marks)
2. Company overview, including company profile/proposed organization, and
the mission, vision and goals of the business; (30 marks)
3. Proposed business, including purposes and values of the business, proposed
product/service, target customer, core competences for achieving the
business goals etc. (50 marks)
Points of Ad ...
The document discusses the process of preparing a project report for a new business venture. It explains that a project report involves identifying the project, conducting feasibility studies to analyze market opportunities and financial viability, and formulating a plan covering business operations, management, finances, and timeline. A well-prepared project report serves as a roadmap for successfully implementing the new project.
This document provides information on developing a business plan and conducting a feasibility study. It discusses that a business plan is a formal statement of business goals and a plan to reach those goals. It also describes the different types of business plans and what they typically focus on. The document then outlines the key components that should be included in a business plan, such as an executive summary, project background, management details, production information, financial projections, and an implementation timeline. Finally, it explains that a feasibility study is important to reduce risks and should address factors like market demand, competitors, production needs, and projected costs and profits before committing to a business plan.
This document outlines Rainmaker Solutions' approach to developing nonprofit business plans and fundraising campaigns. It discusses the differences between strategic and business planning and provides an overview of Rainmaker's five-step process to create a rigorous business plan and fundraising strategy through market research, financial modeling, and developing governance and marketing structures. The document also outlines Rainmaker's deliverables and benefits to clients, as well as proposed pricing and payment terms for their services.
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Assignment front sheet
Qualification
Unit number title and level
BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Business
Unit 2: Managing Financial Resources and Decisions
Level : 4
Student name and ID number
Assessor name
Natalie Walker
Date issued
Completion date
Submitted on
12th May 2014
18th July 2014
Assignment title
Managing Financial Resources and Decisions
Learning Outcome
Learning Outcome
Assessment Criteria
In this assessment you will have the opportunity to present evidence that shows you are able to:
Task no.
Evidence
(page no)
LO1
LO2
Understand the sources of finance available to a business
Understand the importance of financial planning and information needs.
1.1
Identify the sources of finance available to a business
1.2
Assess the implications of the different sources
1.3
Evaluate appropriate sources of finance for a business project
2.1
Analyse the costs of different sources of finance
2.2
Explain the importance of financial planning
2.3
Assess the information needs of different decision makers
2.4
Explain the impact of finance on the financial statements
LO3
Be able to make financial decisions based on financial information
3.1
Analyse budgets and make appropriate decisions.
3.2
Explain the calculation of unit costs and make pricing decisions using relevant information.
3.3
Assess the viability of a project using
investment appraisal techniques.
LO4
Be able to evaluate the financial performance of a business.
4.1
Discuss the main financial statements.
4.2
Compare appropriate formats of financial statements for different types of business.
4.3
Interpret financial statements using appropriate ratios and comparisons, both internal and external.
Instructions
· An electronic copy of your assessment must be fully uploaded by the deadline date and time.
· You must submit one single PDF or MS Office Word document. Any relevant images or screenshots must be included within the same MS Office Word or PDF document.
· The last version you upload will be the one that is marked. Your paper will be marked if you have indicated this as your final submission.
· Review the mitigating circumstances policy for information relating to extensions.
· The file size must not exceed 20MB.
· Answer the criteria in order, clearly indicating the pass criteria number.
· Ensure that all work has been proof-read and checked prior to submission.
· Ensure that the layout of your documents are in a professional format with font style Arial, font size 12 for the text, font 14 for sub heading and font 16 for main heading, line spacing 1.5 and justified.
· Use the Harvard referencing system; otherwise it will be considered as plagiarised work.
· Ensure that you back-up your work regularly and apply version control to your documents.
· Ensure that any file you upload is virus-free, not corrupted and not protected by a password otherwise it will be treated as a non-submission.
· You must NOT submit ...
This document discusses the importance and components of conducting a feasibility study for a project. It outlines five key areas that should be assessed in a feasibility study: 1) technical feasibility, 2) economic feasibility, 3) legal feasibility, 4) scheduling feasibility, and 5) operational feasibility. For each area, it provides details on what should be evaluated. Additionally, it notes that a feasibility study identifies the reasons for doing a project, enhances its likelihood of success, and helps with decision making. Conducting a thorough feasibility study at the beginning is important for determining if a project is worthwhile and making sure it is completed on time and on budget.
Project evaluation is the process of measuring the success of a project through gathering data and using evaluation methods. It allows identifying performance improvements and keeping stakeholders updated. Project evaluation criteria consider factors like time, cost, scope, and quality. There are various project evaluation methods including pre-project, ongoing, and post-project evaluation. Project appraisal involves a detailed evaluation of a project's political, social, environmental, technical, financial, and economic feasibility to determine its viability. It helps decide whether to accept or reject a project.
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1 BUS B899F Assignment 1 Date due 28 November 2019.docxjeremylockett77
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BUS B899F Assignment 1
Date due: 28 November 2019 (Thursday) 5 December 2019
Weighting: 5% of the total marks for this course
Length: You are advised to write no more than 3,000 words for this assignment.
Important note:
a. As a mechanism to maintain academic integrity, students are required to
submit both hard and soft copies of their assignments as below:
i. Submission of soft copy
Students should upload the Originality Report, which is downloaded after
processing by the Turnitin, to the OLE of the course by 6:00 pm on the
submission due date. The Originality Report uploaded to the OLE should
be in pdf format, contains the content of the student’s assignment, the
results of an originality check with highlight of matching text. The user
guide of Turnitin is available on the OLE for reference.
Students should upload a soft copy of the assignment to the OLE of the
course by 5:00 pm on the submission due date. Files uploaded to the OLE
should be prepared in Microsoft Word. Please refer to the quick start
guide for submission of assignments to Turnitin.
ii. Submission of hard copy
Students should put a hard copy of the Turnitin Originality Report, in the
collection box on 8/F in Block A or 7/F in Block B by 6:00 pm on the
assignment due date.
iii. 10% of the marks awarded to the assignment will be deducted for each
day it is overdue until both hard and soft copies are submitted the soft
copy is submitted.
Students are allowed to upload their work in Turnitin once per
assignment. Please don’t upload the work to Turnitin in the last minutes
as it takes time to generate the Originality Report. Students must ensure
that the content of both the hard and soft copy are identical. In case of
discrepancies between the two copies, only the hard copies of your
assignment with the Turnitin Originality Report will be graded and
returned.
b. Please include a word count at the end of your assignment. Please note that
the tutor is given the discretion to deduct marks for exceeding the word limit
2
or to disregard the content after the word limit is reached.
3
Tasks: (100 marks)
Before you write this assignment, please consider some issues relating to
business ideas, including formulating a business idea; exploring and clarifying
the possible problems associated with the idea; and evaluating the idea.
This assignment should include business proposal sections 2-4 (see the appendix
for details):
1. Introduction, including the reader to your business idea and preview of
content of the proposal; (20 marks)
2. Company overview, including company profile/proposed organization, and
the mission, vision and goals of the business; (30 marks)
3. Proposed business, including purposes and values of the business, proposed
product/service, target customer, core competences for achieving the
business goals etc. (50 marks)
Points of Ad ...
The document discusses the process of preparing a project report for a new business venture. It explains that a project report involves identifying the project, conducting feasibility studies to analyze market opportunities and financial viability, and formulating a plan covering business operations, management, finances, and timeline. A well-prepared project report serves as a roadmap for successfully implementing the new project.
This document provides information on developing a business plan and conducting a feasibility study. It discusses that a business plan is a formal statement of business goals and a plan to reach those goals. It also describes the different types of business plans and what they typically focus on. The document then outlines the key components that should be included in a business plan, such as an executive summary, project background, management details, production information, financial projections, and an implementation timeline. Finally, it explains that a feasibility study is important to reduce risks and should address factors like market demand, competitors, production needs, and projected costs and profits before committing to a business plan.
This document outlines Rainmaker Solutions' approach to developing nonprofit business plans and fundraising campaigns. It discusses the differences between strategic and business planning and provides an overview of Rainmaker's five-step process to create a rigorous business plan and fundraising strategy through market research, financial modeling, and developing governance and marketing structures. The document also outlines Rainmaker's deliverables and benefits to clients, as well as proposed pricing and payment terms for their services.
Assignment front sheetQualificationUnit number title and lev.docxssuser562afc1
Assignment front sheet
Qualification
Unit number title and level
BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Business
Unit 2: Managing Financial Resources and Decisions
Level : 4
Student name and ID number
Assessor name
Natalie Walker
Date issued
Completion date
Submitted on
12th May 2014
18th July 2014
Assignment title
Managing Financial Resources and Decisions
Learning Outcome
Learning Outcome
Assessment Criteria
In this assessment you will have the opportunity to present evidence that shows you are able to:
Task no.
Evidence
(page no)
LO1
LO2
Understand the sources of finance available to a business
Understand the importance of financial planning and information needs.
1.1
Identify the sources of finance available to a business
1.2
Assess the implications of the different sources
1.3
Evaluate appropriate sources of finance for a business project
2.1
Analyse the costs of different sources of finance
2.2
Explain the importance of financial planning
2.3
Assess the information needs of different decision makers
2.4
Explain the impact of finance on the financial statements
LO3
Be able to make financial decisions based on financial information
3.1
Analyse budgets and make appropriate decisions.
3.2
Explain the calculation of unit costs and make pricing decisions using relevant information.
3.3
Assess the viability of a project using
investment appraisal techniques.
LO4
Be able to evaluate the financial performance of a business.
4.1
Discuss the main financial statements.
4.2
Compare appropriate formats of financial statements for different types of business.
4.3
Interpret financial statements using appropriate ratios and comparisons, both internal and external.
Instructions
· An electronic copy of your assessment must be fully uploaded by the deadline date and time.
· You must submit one single PDF or MS Office Word document. Any relevant images or screenshots must be included within the same MS Office Word or PDF document.
· The last version you upload will be the one that is marked. Your paper will be marked if you have indicated this as your final submission.
· Review the mitigating circumstances policy for information relating to extensions.
· The file size must not exceed 20MB.
· Answer the criteria in order, clearly indicating the pass criteria number.
· Ensure that all work has been proof-read and checked prior to submission.
· Ensure that the layout of your documents are in a professional format with font style Arial, font size 12 for the text, font 14 for sub heading and font 16 for main heading, line spacing 1.5 and justified.
· Use the Harvard referencing system; otherwise it will be considered as plagiarised work.
· Ensure that you back-up your work regularly and apply version control to your documents.
· Ensure that any file you upload is virus-free, not corrupted and not protected by a password otherwise it will be treated as a non-submission.
· You must NOT submit ...
This document discusses the importance and components of conducting a feasibility study for a project. It outlines five key areas that should be assessed in a feasibility study: 1) technical feasibility, 2) economic feasibility, 3) legal feasibility, 4) scheduling feasibility, and 5) operational feasibility. For each area, it provides details on what should be evaluated. Additionally, it notes that a feasibility study identifies the reasons for doing a project, enhances its likelihood of success, and helps with decision making. Conducting a thorough feasibility study at the beginning is important for determining if a project is worthwhile and making sure it is completed on time and on budget.
Project evaluation is the process of measuring the success of a project through gathering data and using evaluation methods. It allows identifying performance improvements and keeping stakeholders updated. Project evaluation criteria consider factors like time, cost, scope, and quality. There are various project evaluation methods including pre-project, ongoing, and post-project evaluation. Project appraisal involves a detailed evaluation of a project's political, social, environmental, technical, financial, and economic feasibility to determine its viability. It helps decide whether to accept or reject a project.
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Building on the global industry comparative analysis you did in jenkinsmandie
Building on the global industry comparative analysis you did in Project 3, develop a business plan for your organization to operate in a new country. Analyze the new country first as a site for certain value-chain activities, and second as a market for your organization's products. Note that the term
products
will refer to products, services, or a combination of the two.
Your business plan should include a marketing strategy and an entry strategy. Also take into consideration the requirements of accounting and finance. Develop market share estimates and revenue projections using historical data from your organization in the United States and your own research into market size, pricing, and unit sales for the industry in the selected country. Estimate the investment required for relocating one or more activities of your organization's value chain from the United States to the selected country. Also estimate the time needed for your organization to break even. Provide the assumptions behind your projections and assessments of both short-term and long-term risks.
When you submit your project, your work will be evaluated using the competencies listed below. You can use the list below to self-check your work before submission.
1.1: Organize document or presentation clearly in a manner that promotes understanding and meets the requirements of the assignment.
5.2: Assess the implications of legal, ethical and cultural (national) standards on an organization's operations in global markets and make recommendations for appropriate actions.
6.1: Identify the general (external) environment in which an organization operates and discuss the implications for enterprise success.
6.2: Evaluate strategic implications for domestic and international markets of an organization's industry.
6.3: Analyze an organization's internal strengths and weaknesses for strategic value.
6.4: Develop and recommend strategies for an organization's sustainable competitive advantage.
7.1: Analyze the legal forms of business organization and make recommendations to support business decisions.
7.4: Analyze the impact of international and foreign laws on US organizations acting domestically and abroad.
8.1: Evaluate major business/organizational systems and processes and make recommendations for improvement.
8.2: Analyze an organization's current technology capabilities and needs, identifying specific strengths and areas of weakness.
9.1: Design organizational structures, systems, and processes that support the strategic goals of the organization.
9.2: Evaluate how human capital serves as a source of competitive advantage.
9.3: Apply the principles of employment law for ethical practices and risk mitigation.
10.1: Apply relevant microeconomics principles to support strategic decisions for the organization.
10.2: Analyze financial statements to evaluate and optimize organizational performance.
10.3: Determine optimal financial decisions in pursuit of an organiza ...
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formalities for setting up a small business enterprise - series of health economics and entrepreneurship for pharmacy students part 11 Pharm Paul Malaba
Introduction to Effective Proposal Writing Top Pillars
Definition of proposal and grants
Type of proposal
The Grant Lifecycle
Pre steps of writing proposal
Proposal Formatting
Proposal Content
Special Challenges
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Project Charter
The project charter summarises the purpose, deliverables, stakeholders, resources, risks,
interdependencies and success criteria of the project.
Project
snapshot
Name of project:
Project purpose:
What are the goals/objectives of this project? Why are we undertaking it? What is the
problem/opportunity?
Deliverables with timeframes
What, when, etc.
Stakeholders
Who is the sponsor, project manager, customers,
and other key groups who can impact, or be
impacted by, this project.
Resources
Cash flow, people, equipment, facilities,
software, etc.
Risks
Resource limitations, deadlines, budget,
technology, legal and other constraints, etc.
Interdependencies
With other projects, groups, system interfaces,
etc.
Success criteria
How we know we are successful.
Project Title: Project Client: Date:
Version:
Project Sponsor: Project Manager: File Name: Page x of y
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Unit Name/Code ISY2004 Information Systems Project Management
Assessment Type Report
Assessment Number Two
Assessment Name Project Plan Part 1
Unit Learning
Outcomes Assessed
1, 3 and 5
Due Date and Time Week 6, Friday, 01/05/20 5:00pm
Weighting 25%
Assessment
Description
You are required to form groups of Four to Five (4 to 5)
students. Read the Case Study in Appendix 1.
You need to develop the Initial Project Plan which
should include the following:
• Project charter, including a detailed Scope Statement,
Out of scope, Goal, Objectives, a draft project “Work
Breakdown Structure” (WBS) or Task List, that must
also show dependencies
• Stakeholder Register
• Stakeholder Management Strategy
(In Assessment 4, you will continue to develop the full
Project Plan).
Referencing and Plagiarism
It is essential to use IN TEXT referencing. If you are using
the exact words from a reference then you must use
quotation marks.
You can use Chicago Style referencing with numbers, with a
listing at the end of the essay. Microsoft Word has an
EndNote plugin that makes this style very easy and clear to
follow.
http://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/tools_citationguide.html
Alternatively, you can use the more traditional Harvard style,
which is more verbose.
http://www.citethisforme.com/harvard-referencing.
Remember that this is a Turnitin assignment and plagiarism
will be subject to severe penalties. Please refer to the AIH
Academic Misconduct Policy:
http://www.aih.nsw.edu.au/content/1-home/8-more-info-
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DO NOT COPY AND PASTE FROM THE INTERNET OR
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MBA 599 – Strategic Management Case Project This capsto.docxwkyra78
MBA 599 – Strategic Management Case Project
This capstone course requires each student to construct a detailed and well-thought-out analysis of a
business employing all the relevant strategic analysis tools studied in the course. This project will take the
full term to complete. It is our sincere hope that you will find this project to be the most rewarding effort in
your educational career.
Project Overview
This course is designed to help you develop strategic skills that can be used in management. The
process of strategic planning is an iterative cycle of research and analysis, ending with a series of choices
about what will be attempted and how it will be approached. The most tangible output is the strategic
planning document. The most important output is the increased understanding that the participants
acquire. Accordingly, the assessment of the final project will be heavily dependent on the quality of the
strategic thinking inside that polished report. Students that focus on the expeditious completion of the
steps may find that they have shortchanged the important and time-consuming exploration and thinking
that is necessary to create a quality strategic case. Since not all tools can tell the planner which factors
and alternatives are important to consider, the planner should pull in as much diverse information and
perspectives as possible. Additionally, you should put yourselves in the competitor’s shoes and consider
how the “game” will play out. Your homework and subsequent improvements are intended to become a
primary basis for the exploration and questioning that drives your strategic understanding and creative
ideas. In addition, it is important to test your strategic thinking and your use of analytical tools in
preparation for your final project.
Tips for Selecting an Organization
As you select an organization for your class project, it is important that you select one that is interesting,
possibly useful to you in your career, industry, or interests, and allows you to explore strategic challenges
in a meaningful way. If you select the industry in which you currently work, you must address two critical
issues: (1) integrating and clearly citing existing information. (You will need to delineate work you’ve
contributed as opposed to pre-existing information), and (2) succinctly presenting existing information
while adding new insight, analysis, and plans that substantially add to strategy development,
implementation, and/or assessment of the organization. An organization or industry you are interested in
should give you better access to information although you need to pay careful attention to the points
made above.
Do not underestimate the degree to which you will need to be an expert in the selected industry and
related areas. It is impossible to create a strategy without understanding the terms, technologies, market
changes, and so forth in great depth. A.
MBA 599 – Strategic Management Case Project This capsto.docxtienboileau
MBA 599 – Strategic Management Case Project
This capstone course requires each student to construct a detailed and well-thought-out analysis of a
business employing all the relevant strategic analysis tools studied in the course. This project will take the
full term to complete. It is our sincere hope that you will find this project to be the most rewarding effort in
your educational career.
Project Overview
This course is designed to help you develop strategic skills that can be used in management. The
process of strategic planning is an iterative cycle of research and analysis, ending with a series of choices
about what will be attempted and how it will be approached. The most tangible output is the strategic
planning document. The most important output is the increased understanding that the participants
acquire. Accordingly, the assessment of the final project will be heavily dependent on the quality of the
strategic thinking inside that polished report. Students that focus on the expeditious completion of the
steps may find that they have shortchanged the important and time-consuming exploration and thinking
that is necessary to create a quality strategic case. Since not all tools can tell the planner which factors
and alternatives are important to consider, the planner should pull in as much diverse information and
perspectives as possible. Additionally, you should put yourselves in the competitor’s shoes and consider
how the “game” will play out. Your homework and subsequent improvements are intended to become a
primary basis for the exploration and questioning that drives your strategic understanding and creative
ideas. In addition, it is important to test your strategic thinking and your use of analytical tools in
preparation for your final project.
Tips for Selecting an Organization
As you select an organization for your class project, it is important that you select one that is interesting,
possibly useful to you in your career, industry, or interests, and allows you to explore strategic challenges
in a meaningful way. If you select the industry in which you currently work, you must address two critical
issues: (1) integrating and clearly citing existing information. (You will need to delineate work you’ve
contributed as opposed to pre-existing information), and (2) succinctly presenting existing information
while adding new insight, analysis, and plans that substantially add to strategy development,
implementation, and/or assessment of the organization. An organization or industry you are interested in
should give you better access to information although you need to pay careful attention to the points
made above.
Do not underestimate the degree to which you will need to be an expert in the selected industry and
related areas. It is impossible to create a strategy without understanding the terms, technologies, market
changes, and so forth in great depth. A.
What is A Business Proposal?
Unlike a business plan, which is written to run your company and raise capital, a business proposal is an unsolicited or solicited bid for business. There are two types of business proposal that can help you gain more business to grow your company.
Types of proposals
There are mainly three types of proposal:-
1:-Business proposal
2:-Technical proposal
3:-Research proposal
The document outlines a business plan project for a client called Wood Interior Solutions, where a team of students from the University of Greenwich's Faculty of Engineering will develop a 3-5 year business plan to help Wood Interior Solutions enter and establish itself in the UK market, as the client currently has limited knowledge of the UK market. The business plan will include marketing, financial and competitive analyses to evaluate opportunities and risks over the first 3-5 years of business in the UK.
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3. Selling Your project & Yourself
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Starting your own business with “Lean start-up” :
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A minimum viable product “MVP” (similar to a pilot experiment) is the version of a new product which allows a team to collect the maximum amount of validated learning about customers with the least effort
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This document provides an outline and explanation of key components for a business plan, including:
1) An executive summary that summarizes the complete business plan in 2-3 pages.
2) An industry analysis section that examines industry outlook, trends, competitors, market segmentation, and forecasts.
3) Details on the company, including its mission, ownership, management team, and location/facilities.
4) A marketing plan section covering the customer, competition, product/service details, and marketing strategies.
5) Financial projections like income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and break-even analysis.
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FINAL REPORT OUTLINE
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Global Business Environment
INTRODUCTION:
This Term Project provides you with the opportunity to:
1. Understand the trends and underlying factors that influence the global business environment, and,
2. Apply skills taught in the course by researching and analyzing the trading relationships between Canada and two other target markets.
This will be done by working individually:
1. select two target markets;
2. perform a comprehensive market overview of each target market, including an assessment of the following issues within the context of their relevance to international commercial activities:
a. the social, economic and political situation,
b. transportation, financial, judicial and telecommunications infrastructure,
c. trading situation generally including import, export and investment activity, and market entry barriers and risks;
3. illustrate and comment on each market’s trading relationship with Canada
4. do a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) assessment for each market
5. analyze and assess the viability of each market to support a future trading relationship with Canadian importers, exporters and investors based on past and present information, trends, and what you think the future could hold.
The most successful international businesses follow a similar approach in constructing and maintaining trading relationship profiles providing their key employees with an up-to-date analysis of existing and potential target markets. The trading relationship profile serves as a valuable reference in developing or changing market development plans.
This is a major class assignment to be prepared in accordance with the course policies of the School of Business and the Department of Marketing-Management Studies.
The Project will be submited as follows:
(i) Phase One (Check-In One) includes the following Major Sections of the Report:
Introduction
Market Analysis
Economic Analysis
Market Audit and Competitive Market Analysis, and
Risks and Barriers
(ii) Phase Two, includes the following Major Sections of the Report:
Import Analysis
Export Analysis
CSR
Conclusion and
Executive Summary
In addition to all the changes suggested from the Check In
Note: There will also be a question on the mid-term and/or final exam related to this term project. The project possible point’s marks are 80 and 5 for your check in for a total of 85 points
Plagiarism and Academic Dishonesty
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"...and as a site for certain value-chain activities..."
"...including assessment of risks."
"Include three-year estimates and revenue projections, with time frame and breakeven point, using the findings of your research into potential market size, pricing, and unit sales within your selected country."
"Also discuss your market entry plan and competitive strategy."
"Second, you will need to estimate the required investment..."
"... for relocating one or more activities of the organization’s value chain from the United States to your selected country."
Finally, "we will need actions and milestones to implement our strategy as well as an in-depth assessment of both short- and long-term risks."
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2. Develop an entry strategy of about 6–7 pages in length. The strategy you develop should incorporate the components described here and in Step 3.
As you begin to develop an entry strategy, first perform the following assessments:
• Analyze your site as both a market for your products and as a site for certain value-chain activities.
• Short-list and profile potential partner company candidates.
• Determine what company you will select for partnership or alliance. Evaluate the benefits this partnership would bring to your organization's market position or profits.
• Detail the pros and cons of three market-entry modes. Which entry mode would you recommend and why? How does your chosen mode fit your organization's goals and objectives? For help in answering these questions, review Modes of Entry.
Estimate the financial investment required for the selected entry strategy.
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• What are the operational roles and activities of the partners? Design an organizational chart for operations in the country. Explain why you have chosen this organizational structure.
• What will be the likely impact of the country's culture and geography on your organization, the value-chain activities th ...
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Most businesses face a landscape of uncertainty and a never-ending stream of risks and opportunities. Managers must continually project the likely financial
impact of decisions, make recommendations, act on those decisions, determine how to pay for them, and evaluate the costs and effectiveness of what has been
done. Many decisions are short-term, routine, and operational. Others are longer-term investment decisions that require substantial new resources, such as
developing new services, expanding into new geographic markets, or undertaking business combinations or spin-offs. Each requires managers to forecast, plan,
and make decisions based on a thorough understanding of both internal and external factors that can affect a company’s financial success.
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a major international investment at a publicly traded corporation. In order to secure the support of potential financial backers, your proposal will need to lay out
what the proposed investment opportunity is, how it fits within the company’s broader mission and goals, its financial impact, and the amount being requested
and why (including alternative funding mechanisms considered). In addition, it will also need to include information on the organization’s context, risk factors,
and microeconomic assumptions that could affect the success of the investment.
Prompt: You have already chosen the company you will use for your final project, and you have started a narrative description of your expansion project into
another country. In this milestone, you will build on that narrative description providing sufficient detail about the expansion, its costs, and its time frame to give
a loan committee a firm sense of the proposed investment. You will also analyze the impact of the investment proposal on your business by explaining why now
is the right time for this investment given the global context and by explaining how the investment is a good strategic fit with your company. This milestone
addresses all of Section II and Section III (Parts A and B only) of the final project.
Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed:
II. Investment Project: Use this section to describe the investment for which you are seeking funding, its costs, and time frame. Specifically, you should:
A. Describe the investment project. Be sure to provide sufficient detail to give the loan committee a firm sense of the parameters of the activity, the
need for it, and what financial metrics are relevant for determining success. In other words, what do you propose to do, where, what marketplace
need will it fill, and how will you measure success?
B. Specify ...
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related areas. It is impossible to create a strategy without understanding the terms, technologies, market
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"Second, you will need to estimate the required investment..."
"... for relocating one or more activities of the organization’s value chain from the United States to your selected country."
Finally, "we will need actions and milestones to implement our strategy as well as an in-depth assessment of both short- and long-term risks."
you are now ready to put your international strategy all together in a business plan. Review the types of international strategies and their components as you begin this work.
2. Develop an entry strategy of about 6–7 pages in length. The strategy you develop should incorporate the components described here and in Step 3.
As you begin to develop an entry strategy, first perform the following assessments:
• Analyze your site as both a market for your products and as a site for certain value-chain activities.
• Short-list and profile potential partner company candidates.
• Determine what company you will select for partnership or alliance. Evaluate the benefits this partnership would bring to your organization's market position or profits.
• Detail the pros and cons of three market-entry modes. Which entry mode would you recommend and why? How does your chosen mode fit your organization's goals and objectives? For help in answering these questions, review Modes of Entry.
Estimate the financial investment required for the selected entry strategy.
3. When you have begun your entry strategy and chosen a local alliance partner, continue to the next step, where you will determine your organization's degree of fit with the selected country.
The next step in developing your entry strategy is to determine your organization's degree of fit with the selected country. Answer the following questions in your entry strategy:
• How would you make the strategic alliance work? Regulations and laws governing different types of business entities vary considerably from one country to another. What kind of legal business entity do you recommend for your organization in the country of operation? What will be the impact of certain country laws on this type of business entity?
• What are the operational roles and activities of the partners? Design an organizational chart for operations in the country. Explain why you have chosen this organizational structure.
• What will be the likely impact of the country's culture and geography on your organization, the value-chain activities th ...
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MBA 640 Final Project Milestone One Guidelines and Rubric
Overview: The final project for this course is the creation of an external capital funding proposal.
Most businesses face a landscape of uncertainty and a never-ending stream of risks and opportunities. Managers must continually project the likely financial
impact of decisions, make recommendations, act on those decisions, determine how to pay for them, and evaluate the costs and effectiveness of what has been
done. Many decisions are short-term, routine, and operational. Others are longer-term investment decisions that require substantial new resources, such as
developing new services, expanding into new geographic markets, or undertaking business combinations or spin-offs. Each requires managers to forecast, plan,
and make decisions based on a thorough understanding of both internal and external factors that can affect a company’s financial success.
For the summative assessment in this course, you will bring your finance and economics knowledge to bear by preparing an external capital funding proposal for
a major international investment at a publicly traded corporation. In order to secure the support of potential financial backers, your proposal will need to lay out
what the proposed investment opportunity is, how it fits within the company’s broader mission and goals, its financial impact, and the amount being requested
and why (including alternative funding mechanisms considered). In addition, it will also need to include information on the organization’s context, risk factors,
and microeconomic assumptions that could affect the success of the investment.
Prompt: You have already chosen the company you will use for your final project, and you have started a narrative description of your expansion project into
another country. In this milestone, you will build on that narrative description providing sufficient detail about the expansion, its costs, and its time frame to give
a loan committee a firm sense of the proposed investment. You will also analyze the impact of the investment proposal on your business by explaining why now
is the right time for this investment given the global context and by explaining how the investment is a good strategic fit with your company. This milestone
addresses all of Section II and Section III (Parts A and B only) of the final project.
Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed:
II. Investment Project: Use this section to describe the investment for which you are seeking funding, its costs, and time frame. Specifically, you should:
A. Describe the investment project. Be sure to provide sufficient detail to give the loan committee a firm sense of the parameters of the activity, the
need for it, and what financial metrics are relevant for determining success. In other words, what do you propose to do, where, what marketplace
need will it fill, and how will you measure success?
B. Specify ...
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Based on Santa Clara University Ethics DialogueEthics .docxrock73
Based on Santa Clara University Ethics Dialogue
Ethics case studies
This is an extra credit assignment that I am offering for the first time this term. In this booklet, you will find 38 separate case studies. You are free to respond to any or all of these cases.
You may earn up to 5 extra credit points per question, based on the complexity of the case and the logic of your response. You may not earn more than 100 points (10 percent of your final grade).
You may find it helpful to read the paper “Four Tough Ethical Dilemmas” prior to responding.
While these are your opinions, citations are not expected; however, if you make use of the work of others, include APA style citations for complete credit.
Either cut and paste the cases you select to a separate file or use this file for your submission. If you use this file to submit a response, please delete those cases to which you are not responding.
Dr. Frick
Case 1: Family Loyalty vs. Meritocracy
A man was appointed president of the newly-acquired Philippine subsidiary of a large American company. He was reviewing the organization with the company's head of human resources. One thing the president noted was that the same names reoccurred frequently in several departments. "It is our tradition," commented the HR head. "Families take care of their own. If one family member gets a good job in a Philippine company, other members of the family apply to join that company and the first member there can help the whole family become successful by helping them get hired and by coaching them to be successful. The company benefits. Our costs of recruiting are lower, we know more about the people we hire, and the commitment to family success results in fewer performance and discipline problems because family members want to please their older relatives."
The president wondered how these practices would be regarded in a large American firm, and whether or not he should take action to change them.
1. Nepotism is not illegal, but is it ethical?
2. If the business is family-owned, does that make a difference?
3. How does national culture affect this discussion?
Case 2: Is the Two-Tier System Ethically Problematic
Employees at a cereal makers plant were “locked-out” from their jobs producing cereal for over 3 months. Company management and the union representing the employees reached a stalemate in negotiations resulting in the lockout. The union claims that the primary issue is the company’s demand of dramatically increasing the number of temporary workers, who would earn $6 less per hour and receive fewer benefits. Critics claim this effectively creates a two-tier system at the plant. Under the current agreement, the company may use temporary workers for up to 30% of the workforce, but the union claims the company is now pushing for 100%. The workers, who have had their health insurance suspended, fear that their jobs will either be replaced entirely by temporary workers, or they will be f ...
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Barbara Corcoran Learns Her Heart’s True Desires
In her hilarious and lighthearted book, Shark Tales: How I Turned $1,000 Into a
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dreams. Shortly after founding the company, Barbara took out a piece of paper and wrote
down some big goals for herself and the company. In 1978, she had only 14 sales agents
working for her, who earned a total of $250,000 in commissions. She set a goal of
doubling the number of agents and the commissions every year. So she put down 28 sales
people for 1979, 56 for 1980, and so on, all the way up to 1,792 salespeople in 1985 with
total commissions of $32,000,000. Barbara was amazed when she saw the fantastic sums
projected for 1985, and of course many people, when they see such amazing sums, would
dismiss the calculations as fantasy But as Barbara put it, she went to work the next day
hustling hard for her $32 million.
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can get to a pure form of contingent reward for performance. However, Barbara didn’t
rely solely on the commissions to motivate her workers. She threw theme parties and held
numerous social events to build a committed workforce. Good sales agents could always
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atmosphere. In the early years of the firm, when money was tight, Barbara and her
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Barriers of therapeutic relationship:
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Language:
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Medical jargon:
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Communication impairment:
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Cultural diversity:
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Facilitators of therapeutic relationship:
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Barada 2
Mohamad Barada
Professor Andrew Durdin
Religions of the World Hum 201-02
March 23rd, 2018
References:
1. Rachel. Rachel’s Musings: Buddhism is a Religion. Retrieved from https://www.rabe.org/thoughts-on-buddhism/buddhism-is-a-religion/
2. Winfield, Pamela. The Conversation: Why so many Americans think Buddhism is just a philosophy. Retrieved from https://theconversation.com/why-so-many-americans-think-buddhism-is-just-a-philosophy-89488
Critical Analysis of the religious nature of Buddhism
The religious community often debates on whether Buddhism is categorized as a religion or as philosophical teaching. The answer to the question varies depending on an individual’s point of view. There are three main types of Buddhism practices across the world with each of them having smaller branches with slights variances in their teachings and beliefs. The different styles of Buddhist mainly encompass Theravada Buddhism, Vajrayana Buddhism, and Mahayana Buddhism. The various forms often have deities that are worshipped while others do not. Some often have scriptures while others do not usually believe in any physical form of the Buddhist teachings. The first article is authored by Rachel, a blogger, presenting the argument that Buddhism is a religion (Rachel, 1). On the other hand, the second article authored by Pamela Winfield recognizes Buddhism as a philosophy. Analyzing and comparing the two pieces having divergent views on the religious nature of Buddhism is crucial for understanding whether it is a religion or philosophy.
Summary of the articles
Rachel in her article considers Buddhism as a religion. The author acknowledges the fact that Mahayana Buddhism which is often found in greater part of Asia that includes Japan, Korea, and China often teaches on attaining enlightenment (Rachel, 1). The Mahayana often accept that every individual wishes to ensure the effective attainment of enlightenment and thus end the cycle of rebirth which others recognize as “Karma.” The article proceeds to state that Buddha is the greatest of the deities but is not worshipped. Instead, Buddha often inspires all those who practice doing as he once did. The author states that Buddhism often requires that the individuals that choose the wrong path attempt to re-accomplish these tasks in their next life alongside other punishments imposed on them by karma. The characteristics of this type of Buddhism thus often play a significant role in showing the religious nature of Buddhism. The author concludes by stating that Buddhism often contains all the different elements of a religion. Moreover, the article associates Buddhism with fallacies that characterize other religions and just as dangerous as other religions as well. A quote proves the claim on the dangerous nature of Buddhism that the author uses to summarize the teachings of Buddhism.
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Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering
Syllabus
Chapter-1
Introduction to objective, scope and outcome the subject
Chapter 2
Introduction: Scope and Specialization of Civil Engineering, Role of civil Engineer in Society, Impact of infrastructural development on economy of country.
Chapter 3
Surveying: Object Principles & Types of Surveying; Site Plans, Plans & Maps; Scales & Unit of different Measurements.
Linear Measurements: Instruments used. Linear Measurement by Tape, Ranging out Survey Lines and overcoming Obstructions; Measurements on sloping ground; Tape corrections, conventional symbols. Angular Measurements: Instruments used; Introduction to Compass Surveying, Bearings and Longitude & Latitude of a Line, Introduction to total station.
Levelling: Instrument used Object of levelling, Methods of levelling in brief, and Contour maps.
Chapter 4
Buildings: Selection of site for Buildings, Layout of Building Plan, Types of buildings, Plinth area, carpet area, floor space index, Introduction to building byelaws, concept of sun light & ventilation. Components of Buildings & their functions, Basic concept of R.C.C., Introduction to types of foundation
Chapter 5
Transportation: Introduction to Transportation Engineering; Traffic and Road Safety: Types and Characteristics of Various Modes of Transportation; Various Road Traffic Signs, Causes of Accidents and Road Safety Measures.
Chapter 6
Environmental Engineering: Environmental Pollution, Environmental Acts and Regulations, Functional Concepts of Ecology, Basics of Species, Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Hydrological Cycle; Chemical Cycles: Carbon, Nitrogen & Phosphorus; Energy Flow in Ecosystems.
Water Pollution: Water Quality standards, Introduction to Treatment & Disposal of Waste Water. Reuse and Saving of Water, Rain Water Harvesting. Solid Waste Management: Classification of Solid Waste, Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Solid. Recycling of Solid Waste: Energy Recovery, Sanitary Landfill, On-Site Sanitation. Air & Noise Pollution: Primary and Secondary air pollutants, Harmful effects of Air Pollution, Control of Air Pollution. . Noise Pollution Harmful Effects of noise pollution, control of noise pollution, Global warming & Climate Change, Ozone depletion, Greenhouse effect
Text Books:
1. Palancharmy, Basic Civil Engineering, McGraw Hill publishers.
2. Satheesh Gopi, Basic Civil Engineering, Pearson Publishers.
3. Ketki Rangwala Dalal, Essentials of Civil Engineering, Charotar Publishing House.
4. BCP, Surveying volume 1
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1. BA490 - Course Project - Proposal for Expansion Opportunity
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Course Overview
Business Policy and Strategy is the capstone course for business
administration majors. This advanced course is designed to
provide students with a general management perspective of the
total business enterprise. Students learn new strategy
formulation, implementation, and evaluation concepts and
techniques. Students use this new knowledge, coupled with
knowledge acquired from other courses, to chart the future
direction of different types of organizations. The course builds
on previous courses in diverse functional areas to offer insights
and analytical tools which a general manager needs to plan and
implement successful business policies and strategies. The
course emphasizes the practical application of business theory
to business problems.
Project Introduction
Purpose
You will select a company and then identify and analyze a
strategy for its growth into an overseas market.
Course Objectives
· Discuss the nature of strategy formulation, implementation,
and evaluation activities.
· Describe the nature and role of vision and mission statements
in strategic management.
· Discuss ten major external forces that affect organizations:
economic, social, cultural, demographic, environmental,
political, governmental, legal, technological, and competitive.
· Discuss the importance of gathering competitive intelligence.
· Explain how to determine and prioritize a firm’s internal
strengths and weaknesses.
· Explain how to develop a SWOT Matrix, SPACE Matrix, BCG
Matrix, IE Matrix, and QSPM.
· Identify important behavioral, political, ethical, and social
2. responsibility considerations in strategy analysis and choice.
· Explain market segmentation and product positioning as
strategy implementation tools.
· Discuss the nature and role of research and development in
strategy implementation.
· Explain how computer information systems can determine the
success of strategy implementation efforts.
Project Logistics
There are four parts to the final course project. The first part of
the project is the initial proposal, which will be submitted to the
instructor for approval. The second part is research on
opportunities and cultural challenges in the country you choose
for your company’s expansion. Next, you will conduct a
strategic audit on various areas. Finally, you will put it all
together into a written analysis of your proposed strategic plan.
A final presentation of the proposed plan will be the
culmination of the project.
Deliverables
· Project Part 1: Project Proposal (requires instructor approval)
Assigned: Week 2
· Project Part 2: Cultural Exchange and Marketing Strategy
Assigned: Week 4
· Project Part 3: Strategic Audit
Assigned: Week 6
· Project Part 4: Final Proposal and Presentation
Assigned: Week 8
Project Part 1: Project Proposal
Assignment Requirements:
There are four parts to the final course project. The first part of
the project is the initial proposal, which will be submitted to the
instructor for approval. The first part of the project will identify
the company of choice that will seek an expansion opportunity
to an oversee area of choice. Be sure to identify the country and
mode of entry. In addition, provide and introduction and
3. overview of selected company along with an initial analysis of
the growth opportunity.
Steps to complete Part 1
Introduction:
Provide an introduction and overview of the selected company
along with an initial analysis of the growth opportunity.
Identify the following:
· Country of choice
· Mode of entry
Submission Requirements:
Submit a two- to three-page Word document using 12-pt. font
and APA format
Project Part 2: Cultural Exchange and Marketing Strategy
Assignment Requirements:
Now that you have your approved idea for the project it is time
to begin the second part of the project, which builds on Project
Part 1. Using the same company of choice that is proposing an
expansion opportunity oversee, conduct research on the country.
Specifically focus on the culture and cultural exchange. For the
culture, review the web site http://geert-hofstede.com/ to
compare the cultural differences between the countries. Identify
the cultural differences and consider the cultural exchange. In
addition, research and choose the best distributions method:
Product/Market, Pricing, and Positioning.
Identify the following:
· Cultural differences
· Cultural exchange
· Distribution Methods
Submission Requirements:
Submit a two- to three-page Word document using 12-pt. font
and APA format
Project Part 3: Strategic Audit
Assignment Requirements:
Now that you have conducted a cultural review along with
4. 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 on the following areas:
· Internal environment
· External environment
· Strengths
· Problem analysis
· Recommendations and implementation costs
Submission Requirements:
Submit a two- to three-page Word document using 12-pt. font
and APA format
Project Part 4: Final Proposal and Presentation
Assignment Requirements:
It’s time to finalize your research and put together your final
proposal. Below is the summary of what is required for the final
proposal.
Project Part 4 is the final written analysis of your company’s
strategic plan. Be sure to include:
· Summary
· Executive Summary
Submit all of the previous project parts, incorporating any
feedback received from your instructor.
Required Sections:
Part 1 Introduction
· Introduction and overview of your selected company along
with an initial analysis of the growth opportunity
· Country of Choice
· Mode of Entry
Part 2 Cultural Exchange and Marketing Strategy
· Cultural Differences
· Distributions Methods: Product/Market, Pricing and
Positioning
5. Part 3 Strategic Audit
· Internal Environment
· External Environment
· Strengths
· Problem Analysis
· Recommendations and Implementation Costs
In addition, create a 10-15 minute PowerPoint Recorded
presentation in which you describe in detail the key decisions
you made in Project Parts 1, 2, and 3 and the reasons for those
decisions. Include any additional items of your choice to
support the proposal for expansion.
Submission Requirements:
Submit your final written analysis of the company’s strategic
plan for the expansion opportunity oversee. It should be eight to
ten pages in length. Submit the recorded presentation video.
The United States Banking System
Banks are among the oldest enterprises in American history.
The Bank of New York, was founded in the year 1784 and
recently renamed The Bank of New York Melon, celebrated its
225th anniversary in 2009. The banking system is among the
largest, oldest, and most important in the industry. Most
American citizens deal with banks on a fairly regular basis,
however, banking and banks appear to be rather mysterious in
the US. They have been an integral part of the US economy for
a very long time, and the reason is still unknown. Why after all
these years do banks still get into serious trouble and create
severe problems for the country? Banking in the US appears to
be so complicated and confusing that even Americans do not
understand it. The central function of the bank is to lend money
to investors and account holders. These people could use this
money to buy homes, businesses, or even send their children to
college. For international visitors, the system can seem
downright baffling. This article intends to help bring an
understanding of how the US banking system works.
The central function of the bank is to lend money to investors
6. and account holders, this money can be used to buy homes,
businesses, or to invest in other private investment projects.
When the account holder deposits money into the bank, the
money goes to a larger pool of more deposited by other account
holders, however, the money is deposited and credited to an
individual account. This money is deducted once one makes a
withdrawal, writes a check, or performs a debit card transaction.
Money is also added to the account if you accrue interest or
make additional deposits. Banks create money in the US
economy by making loans. The Federal Reserve sets a reserve
requirement for banks, which determines the amount of money
that banks are permitted to lend. For example, if the bank
receives a $100 deposit, and the reserve set by the Federal
Reserve is 10%, the bank is certified to lend $90 of the amount.
The $90 goes back into the economy. The money could end up
being deposited into another bank that is then able to lend $81
out of the $90. This goes on and on and is the way through
which banks make money.
In the year 1984, Kolb reduced Dewey’s six steps of education
into a cyclical process with four stages. The stages include
concrete experience, followed by reflective observation, then
formation of abstract concepts or abstract conceptualization and
finally, active experimentation.
I work with Woodforest National Bank, which offers account
holders a variety of different products and services. The first
includes checking accounts, which allows account holders to
deposit and withdraw money 24/7 provided they have access to
the various platforms that the bank offers its customers base.
These platforms include online payment systems; automated
teller machines distributed across the country and mobile money
transfer platforms. Checking accounts are an appropriate way to
pay monthly bills. When a client opens a checking account, we
issue them bank cards and checks, which allows them to pay
bills and make purchases. Often there are requirements for a
minimum service fee and monthly balances, which vary by the
type of account an individual opens. The bank also offers
7. savings accounts, in which the account holders deposit money
and which will earn interest. The interest is earned on the daily
minimum balance maintained in the account. The interest rate,
service fee and minimum balances vary from one bank to
another. The interest also varies with the amount of money that
an individual deposits and maintains. The bank also has
Automated Teller Machines (ATM). Our bank does not charge
an extra fee when an account holder uses the ATM but others
do. In some cases where people use the ATM in stores and other
banks, there is a fee charged for the transaction.
Our bank offers services to everyone including students,
business owners, civil servants, and employees from various
companies. We serve institutions such as hospitals, schools, and
organizations among others. Our bank offers services at friendly
costs, allowing a cost effective solution for customers to save as
much money as they can. The bank has also established a
variety of branches throughout the country to ensure that
customers can readily receive services without traveling long
distances. The bank advises customers to open both savings
account and checking accounts. Encouraging them to save and
plan for the future. The latter ensures that account holders are
liquid at all times and carry out transactions with few
challenges. It is good for individuals with a surplus of money in
their checking accounts to open savings accounts, this allows
them to put their money to good use and not overspend.
The bank also provides different transfer services to customers,
to ensure that clients do not have to withdraw money from their
accounts to send it to another. They simply transfer the money
from the comfort of their own home or office into the account
of the person to whom payment is made. The same applies to all
account holders such as hospitals, companies and schools. The
client is allowed to transfer funds in order to pay for any
service. The bank also has services for international students
who come to study in the United States. We allow the students
to make payment from their home accounts and provide the best
8. exchange rates so that they too can save some money. The bank
helps customers choose the account that matches their needs.
We encourage our clients to research and compare fees and rates
of other banks in order to make informed decisions. This is
done by paying close attention to the cost of service and the
monthly charges. Every account must have a minimum balance,
so every client should put this into consideration. They are also
advised on how long it takes for the bank to clear a check that is
the amount of time it takes between the check deposits and
when the account holder is allowed to withdraw or use the
money.
There are several things that people need to open an account
with us, they include: full name, home address, home telephone
number, cell phone number, citizenship ID. Immigrants are
required to have an I-94 card, I-20, I-797 or DS-2019 and an
unexpired passport. Our bank, just like many others in the
United States is going through structural development, a phase
that most countries went through years ago. The American
Constitution allows the state and federal government to make
laws that regulate banking. Our bank, for instance, is a subject
of the state’s legislature and of the federal congress. Our state
does not allow branch banking, so all of the banks within the
state practice unit banking. The initial establishment of many
banks in the US was to provide profitable opportunities for
investment. Our bank was founded during that time, our bank
was built upon those same principles, to satisfy the high demand
for loans and medium exchange. Communication was a major
challenge at the time of the bank being founded and formed. It
was only after the construction of railroads that traffic
expanded.
Banks are expected to hold liquid assets in forms that can easily
be converted to cash. This helps the bank maintain its
customers’ confidence. This confidence is the bank’s basis for
credit. As long as the bank’s promises are honored, it is able to
create credit to be used by its customers. Woodforest National
Bank honors its promises without question and our customers
9. are confident and trust our ability to continue the banking
legacy. Over the years, these promises have remained
outstanding, I do not remember any time that a customer
questioned the bank for not keeping its promise. The bank’s
promises are seen as claims against it and can be transferred
from one account holder to another. This kind of banking is
known as deposit banking, which is the accepted basis for
commercial banking that is practiced in the contemporary
world. However, deposit banking does not exist when the assets
held by the bank consist of cash lodged by depositors. When the
accounts start to show less cash and more deposits, part of them
represent the loans made by the banker to his clients, which
means the deposits made by the banking system.
The Central Bank of the United States is the Federal Reserve.
The system came to existence in the year 1913 after the
government passed the Federal Reserve Act, in response to the
bank panic of 1907. Since the establishment of the reserve,
Congress has passed additional laws reinforcing or altering the
responsibilities and powers of the Federal Reserve System.
Some of these include the Glass-Steagall Act, the Federal
Reserve Reform Act, the Bank Holding Company Act, the
Dodd-Frank Act, and the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act. The aim of
the Federal Reserve is to ensure that the banks work within the
required money holding requirements, it has been granted
powers by the Congress to regulate the budgetary wellbeing of
America. The Fed can make changes intended to keep the
economy running easily through instruments such as the fiscal
strategy. Given these forces, the instruments meet the criteria
required to control accounts under the Basel Core Principles
with an intention to regulate establishments that fall under the
administration of the United States.
The Fed is the means by which the US conducts monetary
policies. This takes place under a Federal Reserve body
popularly known as the Federal Open Market Committee
(FOMC). The Fed can alter money supply through free market
operations, which entails the buying and selling of government
10. securities. When the Federal Reserve desires to increase money
supply in an economy, it goes into the market where it buys
bonds from the banks. The banks are then required to lend the
cash. On the other side, the Fed sells bonds to the banks and
drains money from the country’s economy. The Fed can also
change the banks’ reserve requirements. Since money is tied to
the amount that banks hold as reserves, an increase in the
reserve rates results in a decrease in money supply. Banks may
not always loan out the maximum amount that they are allowed.
Besides, alteration to the reserve requirements is likely to create
instability in the banking sector. Finally, the Fed can impact the
money supply through interest rates. The Fed does not directly
charge how much individual borrowers pay for a new car loan
or a mortgage, but interest rates flow from what the Fed
charges. If the Fed raises rates, they flow down through all the
levels of banking and eventually result in higher lending rates,
as well as less lending activity.
The Fed fiscal policy seeks to facilitate the utilization of
government tax assessment, its spending and acquiring in order
to fulfill macroeconomic objectives. Since the Great
Depression, government spending has increased steadily over
the years. The spending rose as a share of the GD in the years
that followed, calling for the development of the fiscal policy.
The president proposes a budget to the Congress, which
lawmakers consider in several steps. First, they make a decision
concerning the spending level, divide the overall figure in
several steps, and then the congress consider individual bills,
which spells out how the money in each category should be
spent. The fiscal policy has undergone various changes since
the 1930s. This is because the government had viewed it, not
only as a spending regulator, but also as a promoter of the
United States overall growth and development. Politicians
proposed ideas on how to improve the policy since most citizens
did not have the purchasing power to acquire most of the
products that the businesses offered. Major companies had to
close down due to bankruptcy. Soon, the Congress realized that
11. some ideas did not help improve the state of the economy.
By the 1990s, Congress realized that it would not benefit the
economy to use the fiscal policy to achieve general economic
goal. They sought to reduce taxes on capital gains in order to
increase wealth from the appreciating value of assets such as
stocks and property. The budget shrunk and the Congress sought
to impact the economy through educational training programs in
order to develop a high-skilled, competitive and more
productive labor force.
Interest is the charge for borrowed money, banks are able to
make money from the loans given to account holders. The banks
can do this since the interest charged on loans is greater than
the interest deposited into the customers’ accounts. The specific
interest rates for the bank depend on various factors, which
include the amount of money that the bank has to lend and the
number of people who want to borrow. The amount also depend
upon the reserve requirement that has been set by the Federal
Reserve. The amount may also be dependent on the fund rates,
which are the interest rates which banks charge each other for
short term loans to meet the reserve requirements. Loaning
money, however, can be risky for banks so they charge greater
interest rates for riskier loans.
Throughout history, free markets societies go through boom and
bust cycles. While most people enjoy favorable economic times,
the shocks are very painful. The Fed was created to help reduce
the injuries inflicted upon citizens during such times and holds
some powerful tools, which affect money supply. The Fed has
grown over the years and today, it manages the banks’ growth
and money supply in order to allow stability and expansion of
the economy. The Fed uses three main tools to change ban
reserves, these include: a change in the reserve requirements,
discount rates, and open market operations. The reserve
requirements are the amount of funds that the banks must hold
in reserve against deposits made by the customers. The discount
rate refers to the interest rate used by the bank in Discounted
Cash flow (DCF) analysis to determine the present value of cash
12. flows in future. The DCF takes into account the time value of
money and the risk of uncertainty in future cashflows. The
greater the uncertainty of future cash flow the higher the
discount rate. Finally, the Open Markets Operations as
mentioned above represents the purchase and selling of
government securities in the open market to expand or contract
the amount of money in the banking system.
As an individual working in the banking system, I think the US
system is not as complicated as many people may perceive it to
be. Money supply is determined by the Federal Reserve, which
is America’s Central Bank. When the amount in circulation is
too low, the Fed is trying to boost the economy and when it is
high, inflation becomes a challenge. It has taken many years to
make the banking system what it is today. The policymakers
have had to try different policies in order to come up with one
that works for the United States. I work in the instore location
of a retail bank. Over the years, I have seen how the bank works
to provide loans as well as service to many customers. When the
Fed was established, the founders did not desire to pursue active
monetary policy in order to stabilize the economy. Besides, the
ideas for an economic stabilization policy were alien at the
time. Instead, the founders viewed the Fed as a means to
prevent money supplies and credit from drying up during
economic downfalls such as the pre-1914 period. I have come to
learn that one of the key ways that the Fed is used to protect
against financial panics was to act as the lender of the last
option. It helps insure citizens against economic shock. When
risky business prospects make banks hesitant to extend new
loans the Fed steps in by lending money to banks, this
stimulates the banks to want to lend more money to customers.