Project 1 - Case Study
Instructions
The use of digital media within organizations has transformed how organizations communicate with prospective and current customers. Digital media such as: web videos, e-books, and social media have each shaped the communication strategies organizations employ to engage customers.
In this assignment, you will locate examples of how the use of digital media was used to communicate information to achieve a specific goal of an organization or individual.
Students are required to create a case study and provide an analysis, which integrates what you have learned in the course, in addition to performing additional outside research.
1. Formatting Requirements
· Project must follow APA style
· Double-spaced 1 inch margins
· 12 point professional font
· Headers including project name, class, and page numbers
· File name first initial, last name and project (ex. BWright_casestudy)
· Use of tables, graphs, images, etc. of appropriate size that are relevant to the information being conveyed is highly encouraged.
2. Content Requirements
· Minimum of 1500 words, maximum 1750 words (excluding cover and bibliographical pages)
· Title Page including your name, instructor name, course name and number, and paper title
· Case Study Requirements
1. Introduction and Synopsis of Article / Case
2. Goal of Organization or Individual
3. Strategy Employed to Accomplish Goal
4. Measurable Success Factors
5. Conclusion and Analysis of End Results of Initiative
· Bibliographical Page with minimum of 2 professional / scholarly sources. Wikipedia is not acceptable.
Complete and submit your project no later than 11:59PM (ET) on 04/04/2015.
Grading Rubric:
Level
Description
Title Page
5 Points
Case Study – Introduction & Synopsis of Article Case
10 Points
Case Study – Goal of Organization or Individual
10 Points
Case Study – Strategy Employed to Accomplish Goal
10 Points
Case Study – Measurable Success Factors
10 Points
Case Study – Conclusion & Analysis of End Results
15 Points
Bibliographical Sources
10 Points
Citations
10 Points
Formatting Requirements
10 Points
Length Requirements
10 Points
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Lee’s Sandwiches
Implementation, Strategic Control, and Contingency Plans
STR 581
Professor: Kenneth Kobus
Vincent Nguyen
Executive Summary
Lee’s Sandwiches has attained significant success since its establishment, and the key objective is to maintain this trend. The organizational strategy revolves around facilitating growth for the entity both in size and reach. The market for the Vietnamese and European cuisines provided by the company is constantly growing, and there is room for the company to market the same to attract a new market. The strategy aims at involving the employees in the attaining of the overall objectives. Another of the key ways that success will be reached is by using the organizational strength to facilitate growth. The most promising opportunities will be expl ...
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PepsiCo has goals to reduce sugars, sodium, and fats in its products, curb climate change emissions across its value chain, advance human rights, and promote diversity. PepsiCo has strengths like strong brands, a broad product mix, and global production and distribution networks. Weaknesses include low market penetration outside the Americas, a limited business portfolio focused on food and beverage, and weak marketing to health-conscious consumers. Opportunities exist in business diversification, expanding in developing countries, and global alliances. Threats include aggressive competition, trends toward healthy lifestyles, and environmentalism. PepsiCo manages operations through strategic decision areas like design, quality, processes, location, layout, human resources
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Strategic Choice and Evaluation: Verizon
Qassam AlshaikhSTR/581
February 26, 2015
Christina BehlingStrategic Choice and Evaluation
The directors of Verizon management are looking to create and develop new strategies for Verizon and needs some ideas to improve the company. The Board of Directors and the strategic planners has asked to maintain several strategies that will help take the company to a new road. Following these strategies recommendations of the best strategy will be selected based on the research and information about Verizon. And to increase company growth and build revenue it is important to determine efficient strategic choices, analysis, and evaluation that help the company create development. Making a good strategic choice can help a company evaluate alternatives in order to realize growth.
New Strategy Options
The directors of the company know that it is necessary to become more profitable and to develop a new strategy to keep the company strong, increase the firm resources, and increase profits. The board management of the company has been selected three options that help them to create success and to be in the right direction.
First the Generic strategy will allow the management to have a competitive advantage over its competitors and also will help the company to increase the generic. Differentiation strategy is an option for Verizon to develop the company’s services so that it can offer and provide value, quality, and new services to its customers. Differentiation considers a key and a unique achievement in the market because it will keep the company gain advantages over others communication firms, create the right information, and to be strong to achieve the competition. This strategy can help Verizon to reach customers and provide them support and assistance.
The second option is the Value Discipline Strategy. This value discipline strategy will help the Verizon to providing customer value. Value discipline will reduce the cost, increase productivity and assist in increasing bargaining power with suppliers. This strategy will provide efficient communication services, focus on customers, create consumer revenue growth, and create customer’s satisfaction. This strategy also can increase the services efficiently by pursuing sale of its directory business. One of the value disciplines that will work for this company is operational excellence. Operational excellence can help the company to corporate better by focusing efficient operations. This strategy will help Verizon Company to establish a system to collect input from customer’s points, to create customer’s insights, decisions, and decrease cost where needed. This option can also help the company to make social media, market analytic, and network operation. Operational excellence can create differ.
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How To Write a Marketing Plan
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Th Marketing Plan is widely used by both large large corporate marketing departments and also by small startup companies. It is particularly important for marketers who seek funding for new projects or to expand existing products or services.
Essentially the Marketing Plan:
forces the marketing personnel to look internally in order to fully understand the results of past marketing decisions.
forces the marketing personnel to look externally in order to fully understand the market in which they operate.
sets future goals and provides direction for future marketing efforts that everyone within the organization should understand and support.
is a key component in obtaining funding to pursue new initiatives.
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Needed as part of the yearly planning process within the marketing functional area.
Needed for a specialized strategy to introduce something new, such as new product planning, entering new markets, or trying a new strategy to fix an existing problem.
Is a component within an overall business plan, such as a new business proposal to the financial community.
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Purpose and Mission
Situational Analysis
Marketing Strategy and Objectives
Tactical Programs
Budgets, Performance Analysis and Implementation
Additional Consideration
This plan is aimed at individual products and product lines, however, it can be adapted fairly easily for use in planning one or more strategic business units (SBU). The page length suggested for each section represents a single-spaced typed format for a plan focused on a single product. Obviously for multi-product plans lengths will be somewhat longer.
It is assumed that anyone developing a Marketing Plan possesses a working understanding of marketing principles. If you do not, it is suggested you spend considerable time learning about basic marketing through the previous sections of the
Principles of Marketing Tutorials
.
Part 1
Part 1 of the plan is designed to provide the reader with the necessary information to fully understand the purpose of the marketing p.
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Strategic Fit of the Firm Assessment
James Smith
MBA 6024
Unit 3 Assignment 1
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The firm is in full control of the available resources and also has the required capabilities that will assist in ensuring that the strategies have been implemented. The functions of the company are usually structured in a way that they are easily applicable, and they can be of many benefits to the organization. The issue of the differentiation has also made it possible for the organization to gain a competitive advantage in the issues that they will be tackling especially the ones that are concerned with the increased productivity of the organization. The resources belonging to the firm are also properly allocated to make sure that the level of productivity has continued to increase.
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The document outlines the key components of an effective marketing plan. It discusses assessing the current market situation, developing a marketing strategy with objectives and target markets, crafting a marketing program with messaging and pricing, and determining controls and metrics. An effective plan requires analyzing opportunities and resources, researching target audiences, setting achievable objectives, and measuring marketing results.
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Melissa Hinkhouse
Week 3-Original Post
NURS 6050: Policy and Advocacy for Improving Population Health
Walden University
In 2010 The Affordable Care Act (ACA) was enacted; the hope was to expand access to medical care, make coverage more affordable, and decrease the number of people without medical insurance. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) expanded and improved health insurance coverage in two primary ways. First, the number of individuals receiving insurance coverage grown by increasing access to coverage through Medicaid expansion and providing subsidies to purchase private insurance on the health care exchanges. Second, the ACA upgraded the quality and scope of coverage by improving benefit design, including implementing the essential health benefits (Willison & Singer, 2017). People who did not have coverage through their employer or Medicaid were required to purchase insurance through the Marketplace. The Marketplace was created as a one-stop-shop for people to view multiple plans and purchase insurance. Just because you have access to health care insurance does not mean you are going to receive quality health care (Teitelbaum, 2018).
Both parties have asked that the ACA be repealed or replaced for multiple reasons. Every Republican presidential candidate for 2016 has called for the repeal of the ACA. Some, but not all, Republican candidates have proposed health policies that they would like to put in place after repeal, but there is no broad agreement on a replacement for the ACA (Buettgens & Blumberg, 2016). The federal government would spend $90.9 billion less on health care for the nonelderly in 2021 if the ACA were repealed (Buettgens & Blumberg, 2016). State governments as a whole would spend $5.2 billion more on health care for the nonelderly in 2021 if the ACA were repealed (Buettgens & Blumberg, 2016). Healthcare is a priority to many Americans for obvious reasons; it was more costly for those with preexisting conditions before the ACA to obtain Medical Insurance. With the ACA the income guidelines for Medicaid where changed so additional people qualified that didn’t prior. As a Behavioral Health Nurse, I am a fan of anyone and everyone having access to Healthcare Services. I have seen to many times my patient not have the money for their medications because insurance was canceled so they go off their medications, they become unstable and ended up in the Emergency Department and admitted Inpatient, costing more money, hurting themselves and their loved ones.
Politicians are aware that election time is the best time to play the tug of war game with the heavy ticket items to capture someone votes. Republicans ran hard on promises to get rid of the law in every election since it passed in 2010. But when the GOP finally got control of the House, the Senate and the White House in 2017, Republicans found
they could not reach agreement
on how to "repeal and replace" the law (Kaiser Health News, 2018). And political strategists s.
Melissa Hinkhouse
Advanced Pharmacology NURS-6521N-43
Professor Dr. Vicki Gardin
Discussion Board Week 1-Original Post
11/30/2020
I have worked in an outpatient behavioral health clinic for the past seven years with many different providers. I live in a rural community, many patients wait six to twelve months to be seen. Patients being treated for Attention Deficit Disorder must be officially tested before being seen by a Psychologist. For this discussion board post, I have changed the name of my patient to Paul to ensure patient confidentially. The provider I worked with this particular patient will also be referred to as PMHNP to ensure provider confidentiality.
Paul was a ten-year-old Caucasian male referred to our clinic diagnosed per DSM criteria, confirmed via Psychologist testing with ADHD. When he saw the Psychologist, he was also diagnosed with mild depression and anxiety. He struggled with concentration, hyperactivity, impulse control, and disorganization. He presented to his appointment with his mother and father, clean, well-nourished, pleasant, interactive with staff, reported no medication allergies, current medication Zyrtec for seasonal allergies. Paul just had his well-child exam and is current on vaccinations and his primary care provider completed lab work to include CBC, CMP, TSH, Vit D, B12, and A1C, all have returned normal. Family history reported father has a history of ADHD (never medicated), brother has a history of depression and anxiety (never medicated treating with psychotherapy), no other significant family history to report. Paul’s current weight at his appointment was 30kg.
PMHNP spent one hour with Paul and his parents for the initial new patient appointment (Thursday). It was decided Paul would be prescribed Strattera (atomoxetine) 40mg once a day for one week then increase to 80mg once a day. I returned to work on Monday and received a call from Paul’s mom, she said he was acting strange. He was tearful, had been in his room with the door closed for most of the weekend, she stated on Sunday she went into his room and he was crying and said he was just thinking about dying and his parents dying. She stated he had already had his meds Sunday so she kept him with her that entire day and made Sunday night a campout night in the Livingroom so he would think it was fun and she could keep a close eye on him. I had a cancelation that morning for him to come to see PMHNP and he was in to see her within twenty minutes and removed from Strattera. His parents decided medications were no longer the route they wanted to try for treatment and a referral was made for psychotherapy.
The only medication Paul takes on occasion is Zyrtec which is in an antihistamine drug class, Strattera is a selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor; there is no known drug interaction between the two medications. Reflecting on his age and the medication, Strattera has a black box labeled for suicidal ideation with adolescents dia.
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Part 1
Part 1 of the plan is designed to provide the reader with the necessary information to fully understand the purpose of the marketing p.
This document discusses various strategic management concepts including:
1. The four generic strategic alternatives of stability, expansion, retrenchment, and combination strategies.
2. Business level strategy and how firms formulate strategies to attract customers and create competitive advantages.
3. Corporate strategy and how large, diversified firms manage their various business units to maximize overall objectives.
4. Strategies in the global environment, including international, multi-domestic, global, and transnational strategies as well as strategic alliances.
The document provides an overview of the planning process within an organization. It defines key planning concepts like vision, mission, objectives, strategies, policies, procedures, rules, programs and budgets. It then outlines the typical planning cycle which involves 8 steps - 1) Being aware of an opportunity, 2) Establishing objectives, 3) Developing premises, 4) Determining alternative courses, 5) Evaluating alternatives, 6) Selecting a course, 7) Formulating derivative plans, and 8) Numberizing plans through budgeting. Tools like SWOT analysis and techniques like cost-benefit analysis are used during the planning process. The overall planning process allows an organization to systematically analyze opportunities, set goals and strategies, and develop coordinated action
The presentation contains information about Strategic Planning, Levels of Strategy like Corporate Level Strategy, Business Level Strategy and Functional Level Strategy. The presentation also has many examples and a case study on diversification strategy.
The document discusses operations strategy, which refers to the set of decisions an organization makes regarding production and delivery of goods. An operations strategy works with the overall business strategy to help achieve long-term goals. The document then outlines key elements of an operations strategy including products/assembly, inventory/storage, supply chain optimization, quality control, resource scheduling, facilities management, and forecasting. It also discusses types of operations strategies, provides an example, and lists benefits such as improved employee efficiency, resource management, and department cooperation.
This document provides an overview of operations management. It discusses what operations management is, why it is important, and what operations managers do. Specifically, it notes that operations management involves transforming inputs into outputs through production of goods and services. It also explains that operations is one of the three major functions of any organization, along with marketing and finance. Finally, it outlines some of the key activities of operations managers, which include improving productivity, quality, and the performance of the workplace.
This document provides an overview of product development and new product development processes. It discusses the key stages in new product development, including idea generation, idea screening, concept development and testing, business strategy analysis, product development, test marketing, and commercializing the product. It emphasizes the importance of structuring the new product development process and building a decision support system to improve the success rate of new product development and help companies make strategic decisions.
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Strategic Fit of the Firm Assessment
James Smith
MBA 6024
Unit 3 Assignment 1
3/12/16
The Virgin Group is a company that is doing well in the industry despite that many inconsistencies that occurred. The company’s strategies that have been made are aimed at making sure that company has achieved the objectives or the goals that have been set using these strategies. The set strategic plan is brilliant and has highlighted on some of the areas that need to be improved. The establishment of the strategy is also likely to bring about motivation to the individuals. The application of the strategies is also likely to impact the organization's performance in a positive manner since the individuals will be having set aspirations as well as motivations to inspire the members of the given organization.
The firm is in full control of the available resources and also has the required capabilities that will assist in ensuring that the strategies have been implemented. The functions of the company are usually structured in a way that they are easily applicable, and they can be of many benefits to the organization. The issue of the differentiation has also made it possible for the organization to gain a competitive advantage in the issues that they will be tackling especially the ones that are concerned with the increased productivity of the organization. The resources belonging to the firm are also properly allocated to make sure that the level of productivity has continued to increase.
The organization structure of the organization as well as the management system of design has been on the forefront in making sure that they have accomplished the desired goals of the organization as well as making sure that the business strategies have been applied without any delay. The organizational structure of the organizational structure of the organization has created an environment that is best suited for the increase performance and productivity. The resource allocation has made it possible for the firm to remain in a better environment that will enhance the performance of the firm (Garlichs, 2011).
Shareholders and stakeholders have the opportunity of benefiting from the implementation of the strategies. Shareholders will receive a higher value for the money that they have invested in the company. The shareholders including customers, suppliers and the society at large will benefit as the project will benefit them by giving suppliers a high income and offering goods to customers that suit them. The distribution of excess profit will be done in accordance to what one has invested in the company such that where the amount contributed is small then the amount of profit to be giv ...
Scott droney - strategic planning and strategic managementScott Droney
Scott Droney is provide financial services spectrum as well as data processing and managing segments. Since most of its financial services were retail focused, the need to build scale and skill in the transaction processing domain became imperative.
This document discusses strategic planning and strategic thinking frameworks. It describes strategy as guiding long-term goals and objectives, and how strategic planning involves assessing the environment and deciding on a mission. Two frameworks are explained: the BCG matrix categorizes products based on market share and growth, and Porter's five forces model analyzes competitive forces in an industry. The strategic planning process involves assessing the environment, establishing a mission and goals, and developing strategies to achieve objectives.
This document provides an introduction to strategic management. It discusses key concepts like business policy, strategy, strategic intent, strategic management process, and levels of strategy.
The strategic management process involves establishing strategic intent through vision, mission, business definition and goals. Strategy formulation involves analyzing the environment, risks, opportunities and formulating alternative strategies. Strategy implementation is the process of putting plans and strategies into action through building organizational capabilities, allocating resources, and developing supportive policies.
This document summarizes Units 8 and 9 from an HRM course. Unit 8 discusses organizational change management, including its meaning and importance. It outlines the steps of organizational change management such as having clear objectives, planning for change, implementing the plan, communication, addressing obstacles, using KPIs, and adjusting the process. Unit 9 covers HRD strategies for long-term planning and growth. It defines HRD and outlines steps for strategic HRD, including understanding company objectives, evaluating HR capabilities, analyzing capacity, estimating future needs, determining employee tools, implementing the strategy, and evaluating progress. The document concludes with benefits of HRD such as developing competencies, commitment, trust, acceptance of change, and overall employee growth.
New product development in Marketing MansgementSusmitaGhosh36
The document outlines the 7 major stages of product development: 1) Idea Generation, 2) Idea Screening, 3) Concept Development and Testing, 4) Marketing Strategy and Business Analysis, 5) Product Development, 6) Test Marketing, and 7) Commercialization. It provides details about each stage and uses the example of developing a food delivery app to illustrate the process.
Turning Great Strategy Into Great Performanceepgdbm090125
This document discusses how to close the strategy-to-performance gap that many companies face. It provides 7 rules for linking strategic planning and execution, such as keeping strategies simple and concrete, debating assumptions rather than forecasts, and continuously monitoring performance. Following these rules can help determine if issues lie with the strategy, planning, or execution. The payoff is being able to make quick mid-course corrections to achieve strategic goals.
This document provides an overview of developing and executing business strategy. It discusses defining strategy, vision, objectives and annual improvement priorities. It emphasizes understanding the current business situation, identifying gaps, and linking strategy to policies, processes, and metrics. Tools like strategy maps and X-matrices can show these connections. Developing strategy requires active leadership participation and change management to reconcile it with daily operations. The process then repeats annually to achieve objectives and evolve the business vision over 3 to 5 years.
This document discusses powerful ways for business expansion through digital marketing and growth strategies. It provides tips on how to develop business growth strategies, manage growth, and financially prepare for expansion. Some key points include developing organic growth strategies like market penetration and product development or inorganic strategies like mergers and acquisitions. It also discusses the most powerful reasons for digital marketing, including reaching a wider audience and new customers. Effective financial preparation involves assessing costs, revenue potential, and financial feasibility of projects.
The document outlines the key components of an effective marketing plan. It discusses assessing the current market situation, developing a marketing strategy with objectives and target markets, crafting a marketing program with messaging and pricing, and determining controls and metrics. An effective plan requires analyzing opportunities and resources, researching target audiences, setting achievable objectives, and measuring marketing results.
The document outlines the key components of an effective marketing plan. It discusses assessing the current market situation, developing a marketing strategy with objectives and target markets, crafting a marketing program with messaging and pricing, and determining controls and metrics. An effective plan requires analyzing opportunities and resources, researching target audiences, setting achievable objectives, and measuring marketing results.
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Melissa HinkhouseWeek 3-Original PostNURS 6050 Policy and A.docxwkyra78
Melissa Hinkhouse
Week 3-Original Post
NURS 6050: Policy and Advocacy for Improving Population Health
Walden University
In 2010 The Affordable Care Act (ACA) was enacted; the hope was to expand access to medical care, make coverage more affordable, and decrease the number of people without medical insurance. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) expanded and improved health insurance coverage in two primary ways. First, the number of individuals receiving insurance coverage grown by increasing access to coverage through Medicaid expansion and providing subsidies to purchase private insurance on the health care exchanges. Second, the ACA upgraded the quality and scope of coverage by improving benefit design, including implementing the essential health benefits (Willison & Singer, 2017). People who did not have coverage through their employer or Medicaid were required to purchase insurance through the Marketplace. The Marketplace was created as a one-stop-shop for people to view multiple plans and purchase insurance. Just because you have access to health care insurance does not mean you are going to receive quality health care (Teitelbaum, 2018).
Both parties have asked that the ACA be repealed or replaced for multiple reasons. Every Republican presidential candidate for 2016 has called for the repeal of the ACA. Some, but not all, Republican candidates have proposed health policies that they would like to put in place after repeal, but there is no broad agreement on a replacement for the ACA (Buettgens & Blumberg, 2016). The federal government would spend $90.9 billion less on health care for the nonelderly in 2021 if the ACA were repealed (Buettgens & Blumberg, 2016). State governments as a whole would spend $5.2 billion more on health care for the nonelderly in 2021 if the ACA were repealed (Buettgens & Blumberg, 2016). Healthcare is a priority to many Americans for obvious reasons; it was more costly for those with preexisting conditions before the ACA to obtain Medical Insurance. With the ACA the income guidelines for Medicaid where changed so additional people qualified that didn’t prior. As a Behavioral Health Nurse, I am a fan of anyone and everyone having access to Healthcare Services. I have seen to many times my patient not have the money for their medications because insurance was canceled so they go off their medications, they become unstable and ended up in the Emergency Department and admitted Inpatient, costing more money, hurting themselves and their loved ones.
Politicians are aware that election time is the best time to play the tug of war game with the heavy ticket items to capture someone votes. Republicans ran hard on promises to get rid of the law in every election since it passed in 2010. But when the GOP finally got control of the House, the Senate and the White House in 2017, Republicans found
they could not reach agreement
on how to "repeal and replace" the law (Kaiser Health News, 2018). And political strategists s.
Melissa Hinkhouse
Advanced Pharmacology NURS-6521N-43
Professor Dr. Vicki Gardin
Discussion Board Week 1-Original Post
11/30/2020
I have worked in an outpatient behavioral health clinic for the past seven years with many different providers. I live in a rural community, many patients wait six to twelve months to be seen. Patients being treated for Attention Deficit Disorder must be officially tested before being seen by a Psychologist. For this discussion board post, I have changed the name of my patient to Paul to ensure patient confidentially. The provider I worked with this particular patient will also be referred to as PMHNP to ensure provider confidentiality.
Paul was a ten-year-old Caucasian male referred to our clinic diagnosed per DSM criteria, confirmed via Psychologist testing with ADHD. When he saw the Psychologist, he was also diagnosed with mild depression and anxiety. He struggled with concentration, hyperactivity, impulse control, and disorganization. He presented to his appointment with his mother and father, clean, well-nourished, pleasant, interactive with staff, reported no medication allergies, current medication Zyrtec for seasonal allergies. Paul just had his well-child exam and is current on vaccinations and his primary care provider completed lab work to include CBC, CMP, TSH, Vit D, B12, and A1C, all have returned normal. Family history reported father has a history of ADHD (never medicated), brother has a history of depression and anxiety (never medicated treating with psychotherapy), no other significant family history to report. Paul’s current weight at his appointment was 30kg.
PMHNP spent one hour with Paul and his parents for the initial new patient appointment (Thursday). It was decided Paul would be prescribed Strattera (atomoxetine) 40mg once a day for one week then increase to 80mg once a day. I returned to work on Monday and received a call from Paul’s mom, she said he was acting strange. He was tearful, had been in his room with the door closed for most of the weekend, she stated on Sunday she went into his room and he was crying and said he was just thinking about dying and his parents dying. She stated he had already had his meds Sunday so she kept him with her that entire day and made Sunday night a campout night in the Livingroom so he would think it was fun and she could keep a close eye on him. I had a cancelation that morning for him to come to see PMHNP and he was in to see her within twenty minutes and removed from Strattera. His parents decided medications were no longer the route they wanted to try for treatment and a referral was made for psychotherapy.
The only medication Paul takes on occasion is Zyrtec which is in an antihistamine drug class, Strattera is a selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor; there is no known drug interaction between the two medications. Reflecting on his age and the medication, Strattera has a black box labeled for suicidal ideation with adolescents dia.
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Meiner, S. E., & Yeager, J. J. (2019).
Chapter 17
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Chapter 19
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Chapter 20
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Supplemental Materials & Resources
Visit the
CINAHL Complete
under the
A-to-Z Databases
on the
University Library's
website and locate the article(s) below:
O’Keefe-McCarthy, S. (2009). Technologically-mediated nursing care: The impact on moral agency. Nursing Ethics, 16(6), 76-796.
Teutsch, S., & Rechel, B. (2012). Ethics of resource allocation and rationing medical care in a time of fiscal restraint: US and Europe. Public Health Reviews, 34(1), 1-10.
QUESTION
Define presbycusis, name signs and symptoms, etiology and differential diagnosis.
Create 3 interventions-education measures with a patient with Presbycusis.
List, define and elaborate on three different retinal and macular diseases age-related.
Submission Instructions:
Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources
Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric.
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member is a security software architect in a cloud service provider company, assigned to a project to provide the client with data integrity and confidentiality protections for data in transit that will be using applications in the cloud. Your client is an HR company that is moving HR applications and HR data into a community cloud, sharing tenancy with other clients. Your company has set up a software as a service, SAS, offering for its client base.
The data that the HR company will be pushing to and from the cloud will contain sensitive employee information, such as personally identifiable information, PII. You will have to address sensitive data and transit issues of the client data using the HR applications stored in the cloud, and provide a life cycle management report that includes solutions to the cloud computing architect of your company.
Software Development Life Cycle
Technology development and implementation usually follow a software development life cycle (SDLC) methodology. This approach ensures accuracy of information for analysis and decision making, as well as appropriate resources for effective technology management.
You and your team members will use components of the SDLC methodology to develop a
life cycle management report
for the cloud computing architect of a company. This is a group exercise, representing the kind of collaboration often required in the cybersecurity technology community.
There are 11 steps to lead you through this project. Similar steps are typically used in organizational SDLC projects. Most steps should take no more than two hours to complete, and the entire project should take no more than three weeks to complete. Begin with the workplace scenario, and then continue with Step 1: “Initiating the Project.”
Life Cycle Management Report:
A 10- to 15-page double-spaced Word document on data protection techniques for a cloud-based service with citations in APA format. The page count does not include figures or tables. There is no penalty for using additional pages if you need them. Include a minimum of six references. Include a reference list with the report.
As the cloud security architect, you must understand the security development life cycle process. Review the following resources to learn about the security development life cycle process:
security development life cycle
software development methodologies
Click the following links to learn more about critical infrastructure sectors:
Critical Infrastructure Sectors
. Read their descriptions and consider which sector you support in your role.
Process Control Systems: Cybersecurity and Defense
To be completed by a designated team member:
You will begin your Life Cycle Management Report now.
Choose a fictional or actual organization. Describe the mission of the organization and the business need to move to a cloud environment.
Identify the scope of the security architecture and include a topology. To narrow your scope, focus on is.
Melissa ShortridgeWeek 6COLLAPSEMy own attitude has ch.docxwkyra78
Melissa Shortridge
Week 6
COLLAPSE
My own attitude has changed from lack of understanding to enlightenment over the years. In elementary school I never experienced students with disabilities in my classrooms, growing up. But as the years went on and legislation changed students with disabilities started trickling into general education classrooms. They were always ignored by other students and often times had an aide to assist them with assignments. As an adult my heart has opened up to accept all types of people. In the Pennhurst documentary, it was reiterated, they are just people (Baldini, 1968). Which is my outlook on how to treat everyone. Every single person is a human being, treat them the way you wish to be treated. Everyone no matter their race, disability or socio-economic status deserves to be treated humanely.
As an educator I have worked with several different types of students. Students from low socio-economic areas, behavioral issues, vision impairments, hearing impairments, with autism, hyper activity and down syndrome, and with all of these students I have given them my best effort to show them that they are students first. Slavin and Schunk (2017) said it best, “Each student has many characteristics, and the disability is only one of them. To define the child in terms of the disability does him or her an injustice” (p. 235). It is our role as an educator to incorporate different learning styles to give each student, regardless of disabilities, the education that they deserve.
Welcoming students with disabilities into my classroom will be an important aspect in my role as an educator. Allowing each student to feel love and acceptance by peers is important for any students success. Van Brummelen (2009) states, “ It is important to appreciate students with special needs for who they are. Always look beyond their disabilities and teach them as whole persons” (p. 208). Being an advocate for my students with learning disabilities will garner them respect and dignity that they need to be self sufficient. In the Pennhurst documentary, the children did not have complete proper advocacy from the people that worked with them. They were simply shuffled along and not given the proper education and care that they needed to be self-sufficient (Baldini, 1968). “Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and oppressed. Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked” (Psalm 82:3-4, New International Version). It is our Godly duty to defend individuals who can not defend themselves. In His eyes we are all created equal and in that we all deserve equal treatment and opportunities.
References
Baldini, B. (1968). Suffer the Little Children: Pennhurst Pennsylvania State Home for Disabled Children [Video file]. Retrieved from
https://youtu.be/YG33HvIKOgQ
Slavin, R.E., & Schunk D.H. (2017). Learning Theories: EDUC 500 (1st ed.) Boston, MA: Pearson.
Van Brummelen, H. (2009). Walking wit.
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Melissa is a 15-year-old high school student. Over the last week, she had been feeling tired and found it difficult to stay awake in class. By the time the weekend had arrived, she developed a sore throat that made it difficult to eat and even drink. Melissa was too tired to get out of bed, and she said her head ached. On Monday morning, her mother took her to her doctor. Upon completing the physical exam, he told Melissa the lymph nodes were enlarged in her neck and she had a fever. He ordered blood tests and told Melissa he thought she had mononucleosis, a viral infection requiring much bed rest.
Innate and adaptive immune defenses work collectively in destroying invasive microorganisms. What is the interaction between macrophages and T lymphocytes during the presentation of antigen?
Melissa’s illness is caused by a virus. Where are type I interferons produced, and why are they important in combating viral infections?
Humoral immunity involves the activation of B lymphocytes and production of antibodies. What are the general mechanisms of action that make antibodies a key component of an immune response?
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1. The document describes measuring the angle θ between momentum vectors of particles π- and Σ- produced in a particle interaction using a bubble chamber photograph. The angle can be determined by drawing tangents to the particle tracks and measuring the angle between them.
2. An alternative method to measure the angle not requiring a protractor is described using ratios of distances along the tangents.
3. Instructions are given to estimate uncertainties in measurements taken from repeated readings using calculations of average and standard deviation.
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Measurement of the angle θ
For better understanding I am showing you a different particle track diagram bellow. Where at
point C particle 𝜋 − 𝑎𝑛𝑑 Σ− are created and the Σ− decays into 𝜋 ∓ 𝑎𝑛𝑑 K− particles
The angle θ between the π− and Σ− momentum vectors can be determined by drawing tangents
to the π− and Σ− tracks at the point of the Σ− decay. We can then measure the angle between
the tangents using a protractor. Alternative method which does not require a protractor is also
possible. Let AC and BC be the tangents to the π− and Σ− tracks respectively. Drop a
perpendicular (AB) and measure the distances AB and BC. The ratio AB/BC gives the tangent of
the angle180◦−θ. It should be noted that only some of the time will the angle θ exceed 90◦ as
shown here.
Determining the uncertainty of Measurements
In part B, It is asked to estimate the uncertainty of your measurements of 𝜃 and r.
Uncertainty of measurement is the doubt that exists about the result of any measurement. You
might think that well-made rulers, clocks and thermometers should be trustworthy, and give
the right answers. But for every measurement - even the most careful - there is always a margin
of doubt.
It is important not to confuse the terms ‘error’ and ‘uncertainty’.
Error is the difference between the measured value and the ‘true value’ of the thing being
measured.
Uncertainty is a quantification of the doubt about the measurement result
Since there is always a margin of doubt about any measurement, we need to ask ‘How big is the
margin?’ and ‘How bad is the doubt?’ Thus, two numbers are really needed in order to quantify
an uncertainty. One is the width of the margin, or interval. The other is a confidence level, and
states how sure we are that the ‘true value’ is within that margin.
You can increase the amount of information you get from your measurements by taking a
number of readings and carrying out some basic statistical calculations. The two most
important statistical calculations are to find the average or arithmetic mean, and the standard
deviation for a set of numbers.
The ‘true’ value for the standard deviation can only be found from a very large (infinite) set of
readings. From a moderate number of values, only an estimate of the standard deviation can be
found. The symbol s is usually used for the estimated standard deviation.
Suppose you have a set of n readings. Start by finding the average:
For the set of readings x={16, 19, 18, 16, 17, 19, 20, 15, 17 and 13}, the average is �̅� =
∑ 𝑥𝑖
𝑛
=
17.
Next find (𝑥𝑖 − �̅�)
2
Then 𝑠 = √
(𝑥𝑖−�̅�)
2
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= 2.21
Lifetime calculation
In part C you are asked to determine the life time of the neutral particles from their
momentums.
The Σ− lifetime can be approximately determined using the measured values of the Σ− track
lengths. The average momentum of the Σ− particle can be found from its initial and fin
Meaning-Making Forum 2 (Week 5)Meaning-Making Forums 1-4 are thi.docxwkyra78
Meaning-Making Forum 2 (Week 5)
Meaning-Making Forums 1-4 are this course's unique final project.
Be fully engaged in Phase Two!
After reviewing the readings, presentations, lecture notes, articles, and web-engagements, and previous assignments, artificially move your predetermined careseeker (i.e., Crossroads’ Careseekers: Bruce, Joshua, Brody, Justin, or Melissa) through Phase Two.
NOTE: These research-based forums require that you draw upon ALL
of the course readings and learning activities to date, in order to substantively develop each phase in our
Solution
-based, Short-term, Pastoral Counseling (SbStPC) process. Noticeably support each core assertion.
Rapport and Relational Alignment.
Briefly discuss how you will continue to build rapport and shift your relational style in order to best align with the careseeker’s style (i.e., use DISC language) and current behavioral position (i.e., attending, blaming, or willing).
Phase Two Distinctive Features.
Narrate movement of careseeker through Phase Two’s distinctive features (i.e., purpose, goal, chief aim, role/responsibility, use of guiding assumptions) and apply pertinent insights and techniques from ALL the readings, previous assignments, and the Bible.
Supportive Feedback Break.
What portrait, definition(s), key thought(s), and/or assessment insight from the
Quick Reference Guide
might be utilized in the supportive feedback technique?
Phase Two Marker.
Describe a marker that indicates you have collaboratively ‘imagineered” a picture of life without the problem. In what way does this marker indicate the careseeker is in a willing position and ready for Phase Three?
Food for Thought:
When learning a new people skill or counseling technique, is it normal to “feel” awkward and fake? Use at least 1 example and thoughtfully explain how this “feeling” might be normalized.
TIPS:
Carefully Follow Meaning-Making Forum Guidelines & Tips!
Make sure to use headings (5) so that the most inattentive reader may easily follow your thoughts.
Use the annotated outline approach. Bullets should have concise, complete, well-developed sentences or paragraphs.
Foster a “noble-minded” climate for investigating claims through well-supported core assertions (i.e., consider the validation pattern of the Bereans; Acts 17:11).
Noticeably support assertions to facilitate further investigation and to avoid the appearance of plagiarism.
Since you have the required materials (e.g.,
Masterpiece)
, abridge any related citations (Nichols, p. 12) and do not list the required source in a References’ section.
Secondary sources must follow current APA guidelines for citations and References.
Make every effort to prove that you care about the subject matter by proofreading to eliminate grammar and spelling distractions.
A substantive thread (at least 450 words)
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MBA6231 - 1.1 - project charter.docx
Project Charter
Project Charter
Student Name
Institution
Course Code
Project Title: Michael Joseph Place, The place to be
Project Start Date: 25/7/2018
Projected Finish Date: 25/12/2018
Budget Information: $ 4,500.00
Project Manager: Student name,[email protected], 210- 105 - 6676
Business Need
The project manager will be hosting an evening lounge event that will be targeting the clientele to an upscale lounge to be built in downtown. Through such an event the city will have a positive exposure.
There will be need for effective marketing, music, modern décor and most likely investors. The menu for food and drinks will need to be within budget. The venue needs to have amiable space and adequate seats for all guests.
The first step to this project involves coming up with a plan on a piece of paper. Once this is done the next step will involve selection of vendors to various goods and services. Once everything has been put to perspective the next stage will be to involve investors who will include local business owners. These investors will be encouraged to do so with the exchange for them to market and advertise their products at the event. We will have three packages for investors including Silver, Gold and Platinum packages.
Project Objectives
The proposal is to have a social entertainment evening lounge in Chicago. The project managers will be showcasing the new concept of entertainment by holding a series of events known as “The Place to be!”
· The events will be used to showcase the atmosphere that the new lounge will be offering
· The events will offer the professional audiences an opportunity to network while at the same time being entertained.
· The events will be targeting an audience of 150 attendants
· To have an environment where attendants can dance, dine and drink socially while discussing business.
Approach
This project will be managed in accordance with the PMI approach as modified.
Assumptions/Constraints/Dependencies
The assumption is that with the provision of an exquisite and upscale venue that is mature in Chicago, IL, will be successful due to the fact that there is no such a venue within a 100 mile radius.
One of the likely constraint is finding a venue that grabs attention of the targeted crowd.
The success of these events depends on attracting two sets of individuals. One of them is investors and the other is private professionals who will attend a social event at night.
Initial Risk Factors
· Obtaining a liquor license on time for the event is the major risk factor.
· Failure of attendees despite investing money and time is another risk.
· Failing to complete the organizational plans within 30 days before the event series begin.
· Not attracting any viable investors
Regulatory cost/impact
One of the needed licensing is from the city council where I will be required to get a special event license. This will enable us to have alcohol i.
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Medication Errors Led to Disastrous Outcomes
1. Search the internet and learn about the cases of nurses Julie Thao and Kimberly Hiatt.
2. List and discuss lessons that you and all healthcare professionals can learn from these two cases.
3. Describe how the principle of beneficence and the virtue of benevolence could be applied to these cases. Do you think the hospital administrators handled the situations legally and ethically?
4. In addition to benevolence, which other virtues exhibited by their colleagues might have helped Thao and Hiatt?
5. Discuss personal virtues that might be helpful to second victims themselves to navigate the grieving process.
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Meet, call, Skype or Zoom with a retired athlete and interview him/her about his or her transition experiences.
Please use this
interview guide
Actions
when conducting your interview.
Submit a minimum 400 word written reflection with the following:
Brief summary of the athlete's sport career transition
Main takeaways from the conversation
Advice you received and what you learned
Connection to course material
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Medication Administration
Make a list of the most common medication administration errors and suggest steps that can be taken to prevent these errors.
APA format is required for this written assignment. This is a safe assign homework, no more that 20% of similarities permitted.
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“media portfolio”
about chapter 1 to 15
from the book
Ciccarelli, S., & White, J. (2017).
Psychology
(5th Edition), Pearson.
which can include
newspaper,
magazine clippings
, and other media
that illustrate
psychological concepts covered in this course.
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It is encouraged to be creative as possible and consider a wide variety of
sources which include: newspapers, magazines, editorials, advice and
medical columns, cartoons, etc. The sky is the l
imit!
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A minimum of 15 clippings
should be included and should cover each
chapter
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Mediation
Name
AMU
Date
Mediation
Recently, I had a dispute with a friend based on sharing of roles and duties at work. If I were to use a mediation to solve the conflict I would have used facilitative mediation instead of evaluative mediation. Facilitative mediation refers to the types of solving conflicts where the mediator creates a process to assist the parties in reaching into a mutual agreement. Evaluative mediation on the other hand refers to the type of mediation where the judge helps the parties in reaching into a resolution through using the weakness of the case (Shrout & Bolger, 2017). The nature of the dispute plays a very huge role when choosing the type of mediation style to use. Since some cases can not fit well or makes it hard to find a solution when using a certain mediation style. For instance work related disputes and family related disputes require mediation that won’t seem to favor one party.
I would use transformative mediation, since it is mostly bases on improving the personal power of each party (Folberg & Taylor, 2016). Also transformative mediation mainly helps in creating a sense of understanding between the two parties through communication so as to solve the dispute. And lastly the reason why I would use the mediation is because; the process that is used does not favor one party. During the process, the mediator listens to both parties and from this he or she is able to help in making the two understand each other and be able to come into a mutual agreement.
References
Folberg, J., & Taylor, A. (2016). Mediation: A comprehensive guide to resolving conflicts without litigation.
Preacher, K. J., & Hayes, A. F. (2014). SPSS and SAS procedures for estimating indirect effects in simple mediation models. Behavior research methods, instruments, & computers, 36(4), 717-731.
Shrout, P. E., & Bolger, N. (2017). Mediation in experimental and nonexperimental studies: new procedures and recommendations. Psychological methods, 7(4), 422.
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Assignment Guidelines
Address the following in 1,250–1,750 words:
How is the criminal justice system portrayed in the media? Explain.
What impact do the media have on a viewer's perception as to the system's efficacy in dealing with crime? Explain.
Does coverage of sensationalistic and violent crime create fear among the general public? Explain.
Does this fear influence criminal justice policy attitudes? Explain in detail.
Is there a correlation between gender, education, income, age, and perceived neighborhood problems and police effectiveness in dealing with crime? Explain in detail.
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Points: 200 (160 points from rubric-based assessment; 40 points for submitting a Reviewed Draft*).
Requirements:
Review a minimum of three substantive articles, videos, or presentations that have been published in major print or multimedia sources (e.g., a magazine article; a blog; a YouTube video),
Provide a brief, meaningful summary of each of the published presentations.
Analyze the quality of the claim, evidence, and reasoning in each presentation, with a focus on the validity and value of the presentations.
Use APA format – including in-text parenthetical citations along with a reference list at the end of the assignment.
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What are the purpose, claims, evidence, and reasoning of each presentation?
What are the qualifications and authority of each author?
In what ways do the authors reflect bias? How do the authors account for their bias?
Are there any significant statements or omissions that might affect the reliability of the information or arguments presented?
Presentation Format:
1000 - 2,000 words
12 point, Times New Roman or Arial Font
Double-Spaced
APA format for body and References page
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Paragraph #1 1st article title, author and their qualifications along with a summary of it. 20 points
Paragraph #2 2nd article title/presentation, author and their qualifications along with a summary of it 20 points
Paragraph #3 3rd article title/presentation, author and their qualifications and of course a summary of it. 20 points
Paragraph #4 compare and contrast the purpose and the claims of each of the three authors 20 points
Paragraph #5 compare and contrast the evidence shown and the reasoning of each author/presentation 30 points
Paragraph #6 in what ways do the author's reflect bias/fallacies and how do they account for them? 20 points
Paragraph #7 Are there any significant statements or omissions that might affect the reliability of the
information or arguments presented? Which one drew your attention and why? 20 points
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In 1,100 words, complete the following:
Analyze two ways that media affect culture and society. Identify at least one positive and one negative implication arising from technology’s effect on society.
Media has changed exponentially over the past 25 years with the introduction of the Internet and social media. How can people enhance their media literacy? Identify one to two challenges that media will introduce for society in the next 20-30 years and how people can use their media literacy to meet these challenges.
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Midterm Exam
Answer each of the following questions in this document, inserting your answers between each question. You may use your textbook and notes, but you may not consult with another individual. You may not use the Internet for assistance in answering these questions. Each question should be answered with a minimum of one paragraph, properly formatted according to APA 6th edition guidelines and referencing your textbook. Please list your textbook in a reference section at the end of this document. Submit this Word document with your answers to Moodle.
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2. Explain the concept of open and closed systems and how this relates to organization theory.
3. Define each of Porter’s Competitive Strategies and give an example of a company using each of these strategies.
4. Compare vertical and horizontal organizational structures in terms of effectiveness and adaptability in the rapidly changing business environment.
5. Choose one of the following theories and explain the theory. Give an example of a company that demonstrates the chosen theory and how the company uses the theory.
Theories: Chaos Theory, Resource-Dependence Theory, Population-Ecology Perspective, Contingency Theory, or Organizational Learning Theory
Response 1 PD
Question 1
A set of beliefs, norms and values that is shared by a group, culture is a systemic sense that can create a common commitment to an organization’s mission. With identifying markers that extend beyond the individual, it can be represented in a fabric of shared themes and feelings. Whether displayed in forms of dress, symbols, verbal phrases or typical behaviors, its permeance can be silent in its mode of action, yet quite visible to internal and external stakeholders (Daft, 2018).
Serving two fundamental and critical functions, the culture of an organization can be a catalyst in uniting members in how they relate to one another within the organization and how the members follow the same process in relation to the outside environment (Daft, 2018). However, although it is often associated with ethical decision making (Kara, Rojas-Mendez & Turan), the element of inequality can create fear and discourse if an unrealistic and bias culture themes are dictated, thus resulting in disagreement or conflict with management. Therefore, the perception of stakeholders or groups of interest regarding the cultural practices of the organization may not be entirely correct (Gonzalez-Rodriguez, Diaz-Fernández & Biagio, 2019).
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1. Project 1 - Case Study
Instructions
The use of digital media within organizations has transformed
how organizations communicate with prospective and current
customers. Digital media such as: web videos, e-books, and
social media have each shaped the communication strategies
organizations employ to engage customers.
In this assignment, you will locate examples of how the use of
digital media was used to communicate information to achieve a
specific goal of an organization or individual.
Students are required to create a case study and provide an
analysis, which integrates what you have learned in the course,
in addition to performing additional outside research.
1. Formatting Requirements
· Project must follow APA style
· Double-spaced 1 inch margins
· 12 point professional font
· Headers including project name, class, and page numbers
· File name first initial, last name and project (ex.
BWright_casestudy)
· Use of tables, graphs, images, etc. of appropriate size that are
relevant to the information being conveyed is highly
encouraged.
2. Content Requirements
· Minimum of 1500 words, maximum 1750 words (excluding
cover and bibliographical pages)
· Title Page including your name, instructor name, course name
and number, and paper title
· Case Study Requirements
1. Introduction and Synopsis of Article / Case
2. Goal of Organization or Individual
3. Strategy Employed to Accomplish Goal
4. Measurable Success Factors
2. 5. Conclusion and Analysis of End Results of Initiative
· Bibliographical Page with minimum of 2 professional /
scholarly sources. Wikipedia is not acceptable.
Complete and submit your project no later than 11:59PM (ET)
on 04/04/2015.
Grading Rubric:
Level
Description
Title Page
5 Points
Case Study – Introduction & Synopsis of Article Case
10 Points
Case Study – Goal of Organization or Individual
10 Points
Case Study – Strategy Employed to Accomplish Goal
10 Points
Case Study – Measurable Success Factors
10 Points
Case Study – Conclusion & Analysis of End Results
15 Points
Bibliographical Sources
10 Points
Citations
10 Points
Formatting Requirements
10 Points
Length Requirements
10 Points
Implementation, Strategic Control, and Contingency Plans
3. Lee’s Sandwiches
Implementation, Strategic Control, and Contingency Plans
STR 581
Professor: Kenneth Kobus
Vincent Nguyen
Executive Summary
Lee’s Sandwiches has attained significant success since its
establishment, and the key objective is to maintain this trend.
The organizational strategy revolves around facilitating growth
for the entity both in size and reach. The market for the
Vietnamese and European cuisines provided by the company is
constantly growing, and there is room for the company to
market the same to attract a new market. The strategy aims at
involving the employees in the attaining of the overall
objectives. Another of the key ways that success will be reached
is by using the organizational strength to facilitate growth. The
most promising opportunities will be exploited.
Implementation Plan
The implementation of the organizational strategy will take five
years in line with the gradual growth trend of the company.
Lee’s Sandwiches is an entity that is privately run and that
grows at a slower rate than most other organizations would. The
five-year period will present adequate time for the company to
utilize its strength to acquire a stronghold into the market. The
main focus during this period wills the need to entice a wider
market for the company. This will present the company with the
opportunity to grow in current markets as well as in new
markets.
The structure of the company vests a lot of responsibility on the
individual managers running each of the cafeterias. The size of
the company coupled with its structure requires these managers
to be pivotal in the implementation process of the strategic
plan. The managers will guide the employees working in each
4. location and create a favorable atmosphere towards the overall
objectives. The managers are also required to be aware of the
performance and developments that their individual shops make
towards these objectives. Perpetual assessments should be
conducted every month for the five year period to keep progress
in check (Pinho, 2010).
Objectives
The key objective for Lee’s Sandwiches is growth. The
company is relatively small in the market it operates it. The
market for its products is increasing, and this presents an
opportunity for it to grow in a larger enterprise. The company
will use different approaches to facilitate this growth. The first
approach will be using its product leadership value discipline.
This presents the company with a competitive advantage over
its competition. The other aspect of facilitating growth for the
entity is that the company will use will use the generic strategy
of differentiation focus to set apart its products. Growth will be
typified by the increase in market reach and a variance in the
number of products that the company offers to its customers.
Functional Tactics
Product Leadership Value Discipline
The company will aim to grow by offering unique products to
its market. There are no other major competitors offering
similar cuisines as Lee’s Sandwiches which presents the
company with the opportunity to secure the market and
facilitate its growth. This tactic will be used further with the
objective of acquiring and even larger market that what the
company presently serves.
Focus Differentiation Generic Strategy.
The focus differentiation tactic will be aimed at targeting a
specific market that can grow with the company. The tactic will
emphasize on differentiating the products offered by the
company by focusing on a specific market. The number of
customers that the company serves is steadily increasing, and
this will present the conditions that the company needs to grow.
Action Items
5. Customer Service Management
The level of customer service offered to all customers will be
maintained at an optimum level. The company will aim at a
specific market segment by offering specialized products, and
use the interaction with these customers to create loyal
customers.
Targeting Specific Markets
Individual managers in specific locations will be allowed to
study the available market and make considerable changes to
the menu with the aim of meeting the needs of such a market.
However, the market will only target exclusive markets as
provided by its strategic choices.
Motivated Employees
The company will aim to attain its growth by incorporating its
employees in the strategic plan. Managers at each location are
required to have set goals with the employees and the rewards
of attaining such targets should be shared. The input of the
employees towards the operations of each store should be
heeded.
Milestone and Deadline
Milestone
Deadline
1.
Identifying the specific markets that suit the company in each
location
Within three Months
2.
Specialization of the products that the company will offer at
each location based on the specialized market
Each location should have specialized products in six months
based on the available market.
3.
Engaging employees in the strategic plan; having their views
integrated into the plan
6. This should be done by the first month.
4.
Setting collective goals at each location where the company
operates between the manager and the employees
This should be completed within the initial two months.
5.
Reviewing progress towards the overall objectives
Every six months.
Tasks and Task Ownership
Task
Task Ownership
1.
Identifying the specific markets that suit the company in each
location
The manager at each Lee’s Sandwiches location.
2.
Specialization of the products that the company will offer at
each location based on the specialized market
The employees at each location under supervision from the
manager.
3.
Engaging employees in the strategic plan; having their views
integrated into the plan
The managers at individual shops.
4.
Setting collective goals at each location where the company
operates between the manager and the employees
The managers at individual shops.
5.
Reviewing progress towards the overall objectives
Managers at each location.
Top management for the company as a whole
Resource Allocation
7. The initial contributions in the form of resources will be used to
investigate the specific customer preferences at each location.
This will form the basis of the overall growth plan. The
subsequent area of significance is that which will act on the
results of the findings of specific consumer preferences to
introduce the specialized products. Resources have to be
allocated for these as a set since they complement each other.
The final important area where resource allocation is essential
is where the success that results from these two initiatives leads
to the investment in new locations.
Change Management
There are likely to be changes in operations particularly based
on the performed researchers that will be aimed at studying the
market. The possible outcomes are that the company may need
to make products that it might not have offered before.
Although such products must be relevant to the kind of business
that the company already engages in, it may require the use of
new equipment or procedures to make. The employees would
hence be required to be cognizant of such equipment or
procedures in order to make the desired products. The manager
will have a key role to play in this instance.
Adequate training will be made available where the employees
and managers have not offered similar products in the past. The
top management will be responsible for facilitating training to
both the managers and employees. The managers will be
required to be quick to learn and take over from the top
management. The manager will ensure that each employee
receives the most appropriate training and that they become
fully aware of the developing changes.
Key Success Factors
Product Development Value Discipline Strategy
One of the key factors for the success of the strategy is that the
company emphasizes on product development as its key value
discipline strategy. This strategy allows the business to operate
virtually as a monopoly in a market it conceives for itself
(Ashton, 2005). In its prior operations, the entity has focused on
8. Vietnamese and European cuisines that most other restaurants
do not offer in the areas it operates from. This presents one
factor that is likely to result in the success of the strategy plan.
Focus Differentiation Generic Strategy
This is one of the other notable success factors for the strategy.
This technique requires that the company targets a specific
segment of the market that requires a specialized product
(Ormanidhi, 2008). This eliminates competition that is one of
the key reasons the plan might end up as a failure. The market
that the company deals with is exclusive and is receptive to new
products. One of the provisions of the strategies is that the
company should seek new exclusive products for its customers.
Experience
The entity has been built from the same strategies that make up
this plan. The company initially only offered Vietnamese
cuisine but later added a European flare to it. The company is
also highly experienced in the industry to execute the plan
successfully.
Budget
Each shop will be awarded a budget of five thousand dollars
with which its main objective will be to perform a study of
customer preference in their location. This is not likely to cost
much as the number of customers is on the increase, ad
effective customer service management can acquire feedback
from such clients. Much of the budget is likely to be used up in
the making and training the employees to make what the
customers want. The head office in San Diego will be liable to
make the provisions of new shops if needed. The costing for
each shop is about $25000 to set up.
Forecasted Financials
The basis for making forecasts on the financial outcomes of the
plan is based on the financial success that the company has
attained in the past using similar strategies (Rowe, 2001).
Although the company is privately run and does not publish its
financial reports, its constant growth is an indication of
9. favorable financial performance over the last few years. The
strategy plan to be implemented is similar to what the company
has used since its establishment. This means that the forecasted
financials are likely adhering to the same desirable trend.
Risk Management Plan
The risk of the failure of the plan is dealt with by making the
strategy a step-by-step plan. The initial plan requires that each
shop should be informed about its customer’s preferences. At
this point, no considerable investments have been made towards
the plan. The success of this step validates the undertaking of
the next, and also minimizes the chances of failure of the plan.
The second step is expensive and requires considerable
investments to be made in order to offer the products that the
clients seek. This may include purchasing new equipment and
training the employees. However, the risks are managed by the
fact that a market is available and that there are no competitors
in it (Maric, 2004). The investment in either equipment or
training should fit the budget provided.
Conclusion
The implementation plan will take place over a period of five
years. This has been decided upon because the company is well
founded to make speedy growth. Control of the implementation
process will be mainly carried out by the managers at each
location. The overall control will be carried out by the head
office in San Diego. The managers will also be required to
ensure that the process is proceeding successfully. Each step
should be well managed and analyzed. This will serve as the
primary contingency plan for the organization.
References
Ashton, R. H. (2005). Intellectual Capital and Value Creation:
A Review. Journal of
Accounting Literature, 24, 53-134.
Maric, R. V. (2004). A Refined Risk Management Paradigm.
Risk Management, 6(3), 57-68.
10. Lee's Sandwiches. (2015, March). Retrieved from Lee's
Sandwiches.com:
http://www.leesandwiches.com
Ormanidhi, O. (2008). Porter's Model of Generic Competitive
Strategies: An Insightful and
Convenient Approach to Firm's Analysis. Business
Economics, 43(3), 55-64.
Pinho, P. (2010). Measuring success in planning: Developing
and testing a methodology for
planning evaluation. The Town Planning Review, 81(3),
307-332.
Rowe, G. W. (2001). Creating Wealth in Organizations: The
Role of Strategic Leadership.
Creating Wealth in Organizations, 15(1), 81-94.
Vincent Nguyen
STR 581
Strategic Choice and Evaluation
Lee’s Sandwiches
Strategic Choice and Evaluation
STR 581
Professor: Kenneth Kobus
Vincent Nguyen
Lee’s Sandwiches
Introduction
The performance of an organization is significantly influenced
by its internal and external environment. The initial stages of
11. operation require organizations to be cognizant of their
environment to an extent that they can propose specialized
strategies that can ensure the success of their ventures. The
organizational strategies reflect the objectives that its aims to
accomplish, considering the environmental factors that affect it.
The attainment of organizational objectives is a process that
takes perpetual gradual steps that are aimed at the general
objectives after a predetermined time period (Tallon, 2008). The
most important task for an entity is to entertain constant growth
towards the objectives.
The company, in this case, is Lee’s Sandwiches that has
attained a lot of success with its establishment in the early 80s.
The business was founded by Chieu Le and Henry Le, who
started by offering their sandwiches from a mobile truck (Lee's
Sandwiches, 2015). The company has grown significantly since
then and now offers a move diversified menu across seven
states. This work plausible strategy that the company can utilize
particularly to facilitate growth.
Best Value Discipline
The best value discipline model is aimed at highlighting the
strengths of a company that can be utilized in a way to acquire a
competitive advantage over its rivals. The basis of this is that
the customers will be able to identify a specific company where
they are prominent in a specific area. For an organization, this
means that it has to it has to assess its environment and put
emphasis where it is prominent and use that attribute to acquire
a competitive advantage (Ashton, 2005).
The value disciple for the Lee’s Sandwiches is product
leadership where the company will maintain very strong and
innovative products. There is a lot of marketing required for an
organization that adopts this technique. The way that a
competitive advantage is acquired, in this case, is where the
products that the organization offers are more innovative than
those of the competition (Ashton, 2005). The organization is
required to very innovate and keen on marketing its products.
The reason this technique would be more effective for Lee’s
12. Sandwiches is because its products are unique and innovative.
The company has carved a market for itself in the industry
although there is a lot that it can do to grow its operations.
There are three key value disciplines available for an entity.
The other two are operational excellence and customer
intimacy. Operational excellence focuses on effectuating
operations within the workplace in order to offers high-quality
products at reasonable prices. This is mostly applicable where
the company offers similar products to those of the competition
and hence not applicable to the case of Lee’s Sandwiches
(Ashton, 2005). The other value discipline requires the company
to form close relationships with its customers in order to
encourage loyalty. Lee's Sandwiches should practice this value,
but it would only complement the one on product leadership.
Best Generic Strategy
The generic strategy has many similarities with the value
discipline and is aimed at providing the entity with a
competitive advantage. The generic strategy model was
proposed by Michael Porter and aims to specify the way that the
organization will try to attract their target market (Ormanidhi,
2008). Every entity requires a strategy that will set it apart from
the competition because that guarantees its existence. The most
notable difference between the value disciplines and generic
strategies is that the prior is more concerned with the internal
workings of the organization while the latter focus more on the
market that the company targets.
The most appropriate approach for Lee’s Sandwiches is the
focus strategy. The decision to select this approach is based on
the fact that the company mainly deals in Vietnamese and
European cuisines. The focus strategy requires an organization
to specialize in a specific segment and become best at it.
Specialization means that the company will not have access to a
wide market, but it will deter competitors from the market
segment it will control (Ormanidhi, 2008). Lee’s Sandwiches
specializes in these two cuisines that are unique to it. According
to Porter, the focus strategy can either be cost focus or
13. differentiation focus. The best generic strategy for the company
is differentiation focus.
Other than the focus strategy, the two key strategies are
differentiation and cost leadership. The differentiation strategy
requires the company to set apart their products and a price to
match. This strategy cannot apply to this case because the
company does not serve similar menus to the competition. The
cost leadership strategy also assumes that the competition
produces similar products. The focused concept holds that the
company has to select a specific market segment and strive to
fulfill its needs. Focus differentiation requires that the product
availed by the company to be unique (Ormanidhi, 2008). This is
the reason for the selection of the differentiation focus generic
strategy.
Grand Strategy
A grand strategy is a major principal strategy that is specifically
aimed at shaping the course of a business. These types of
strategies are aimed at the long-run objectives of the company
and encompass all its operations. In order for an organization to
come up with a grand strategy, it has to be aware of its
objectives and how to get them attained. Different situations
within a company require separate grand strategies (Tallon,
2008). For instance, the grand strategy in the initial stages of a
company may be product development.
The best grand strategy for Lee’s Sandwiches is growth. The
company has opened more than forty locations in southwestern
states since its establishment, but this is still a dismal number
when compared to the extensive market available across the
country. Although the company has grown, it is still a relatively
small company operating in just a restricted region of the
country. The grand strategy would aim to grow its operations in
the states that it already operates in with the goal of expanding
into new markets. This would ensure that the company was able
to reach its targets.
Combination of Strategies for Lee’s Sandwiches
The initial strategy that the company should implement is the
14. product leadership value discipline. This strategy is exclusively
aimed at enabling the company to secure its presence in the
market by putting off competition. The sandwich company
invented a product of its own and created a market of the loyal
customer that is currently expanding. The product leadership
value discipline encourages an organization to be inventive in
the products it presents to the market, and ad adopts effective
promotional techniques to secure the market. The way this
would be achieved is where the competition would be put off
because of the dominance of the innovative player (Ashton,
2005). This strategy suits Lee’s Sandwiches because the
company offers exclusive products and has also shown its
innovative side by incorporating European cuisine into its
menu. Other competitors, despite the fact that the market is
profitable, are likely to be put off by the presence of Lee’s
Sandwiches.
Another strategy that can be influential in the growth of the
company is differential focus generic strategy. Generic
strategies focus on the manner of operations towards the
market. The nature of the operations and products that the
sandwich company deals with is the key factor in the decision to
select this strategy. It is the merger between two technique;
differentiation and focus generic strategies. The key technique
between the two is focus strategy. This technique requires a
company to choose a unique product for a specific market
segment and aim to deter any new entrants (Ormanidhi, 2008).
The merging of this approach with differentiation is the aspect
that adds the use of unique products. Cost focus would have
emphasized on the cutting of costs.
The final technique is that of growth grand strategy. This
approach is taken based on the need for the company to expand
its operations. Lee’s Sandwiches has increased their locations,
but there are more opportunities across the same regions as well
as across the country. The grand strategy of growth encourages
the selection of most efficient operations that will facilitate
growth and the attainment of the overall organizational
15. objectives (Tallon, 2008).
Conclusion
Lee’s Sandwiches has grown from very humble beginnings. The
company is currently a successful player in the industry, but
restricted by some drawbacks. The implementation of these
strategies is aimed at facilitating growth for the attainment of
this objective. The key strategies selected include product
leadership value discipline, differentiation focus generic
strategy, and growth as its grand strategy.
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