Strategic Management Case
T-Mobile US
03/26/2017
Mba-599
Introduction
T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ: TMUS) is Based in Bellevue, Washington. T-Mobile US is the third largest provider of wireless voice, messaging and data communications services in the United States. T-Mobile US was named after T-Mobile Germany. T-Mobile US offers its services through its subsidiaries such as GoSmart Mobile. T-Mobile US operates two flagship brands, T-Mobile and MetroPCS. T-Mobile acquired MetroPCS in a reverse takeover in 2013. T-Mobile offers post-paid plans and MetroPCS offers pre-paid plans. Deutsche Telekom is the majority shareholder of T-Mobile US, owning 65% of the company. Deutsche Telekom is a German based company. T-Mobile US sells mobile phones, tablets, and wireless internet. T-Mobile US offers unlimited wireless voice, messaging, and data communications. T-Mobile also offers WIFI calling when overseas or if network is out of reach. This technology allows customers to turn a WIFI connection to their own towers. The company offers its services through its advanced 4G LTE network to 71.5 million customers as of 2016. T-Mobile is capable of reaching 308 million in their homes and workplace. The company also offers global plans. T-Mobile US customers can use their services in Canada and Mexico at no extra charge. Customers can also use their phones in Europe using Deutsche Telekom’s network. Customers can also use their cellular devices in Puerto Rico and the U.S Virgin Islands. T-mobile has about 55 million post-paid customers which make up about 77% of its customers. MetroPCS has about 16 million pre-paid customers. T-Mobile also sells service wholesale, including to Google's Project Fi- program, adding another 373,000 customers in the quarter. Between T-Mobile and MetroPCS, T-Mobile US operates about 8000 stores. Most of the stores are authorized vendors and the rest are company owned. According to Fortune.com, Approximately 230 million people live within 10 miles of T-Mobile's (tmus, +1.66%) roughly 3,600 current stores. The company reaches 98% of Americans. T-Mobile US has about 50000 employees. The CEO of the company is John Ledger. He is known to be an outspoken leader and does not fit the mold of a typical CEO. According to CNNMoney.com, Consumer Reports named T-Mobile the number one American wireless carrier and in 2017, T-Mobile was ranked number one in Customer Service Satisfaction by Nielsen.
T-Mobile US started as VoiceStream Wireless PCS which was a subsidiary of Western Wireless Corporation. VoiceStream Wireless was purchased by Deutsche Telekom in 2001 for $35 billion and renamed T-Mobile USA, Inc. Deutsche Telekom completed the acquisition of VoiceStream Wireless Inc. for $35 billion and Southern US regional GSM network operator Powertel, Inc for $24 billion. In 2013, T-Mobile US, Inc. was formed through the business combination between T-Mobile USA and MetroPCS Communications, Inc. The business combination was accounted for a.
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This document provides a situation analysis and media plan for T-Mobile US Inc. It discusses T-Mobile's history and background, current market position as the 4th largest wireless carrier, customer satisfaction rankings, and competitive pricing strategies. A SWOT analysis identifies strengths in customer service, pricing, and contract flexibility, as well as weaknesses in coverage, small market share, and lack of iPhone distribution initially. Opportunities include the MetroPCS merger, un-carrier strategies, and increasing subscribers. Threats are larger competitors like Verizon and AT&T, communication apps, and landline providers. The target audience is primarily ages 25-45.
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- The document analyzes T-Mobile US, Inc. as an investment opportunity and recommends selling the stock.
- Key points include T-Mobile's business overview as the 3rd largest US wireless carrier, its competitive strategies to attract customers from rivals, and financial analysis showing the stock is overvalued compared to the author's price target of $20.48 per share.
- The author cites concerns about T-Mobile's high debt levels, slowing revenue growth, and cyclical earnings patterns in recommending against establishing a position in the company.
T-Mobile US is focused on capitalizing on growing demand for LTE/4G technology by 2021. Its branded postpaid and prepaid segments have significantly outperformed competitors over the last three years due to initiatives like the Un-carrier strategy. T-Mobile has also invested heavily in expanding and enhancing its LTE network, covering over 305 million people in the US as of 2015 with plans to continue significant investment through 2016-2017 to further improve coverage and network quality.
This document provides an overview of the telecommunications industry from 1997-2002, including: massive investments totaling $880 billion that led to overcapacity; the bursting of the dot-com bubble in 2000 that wiped out $2 trillion in market value; and the bankruptcies and job losses that resulted from the telecom bust. It also summarizes key segments of the industry like local exchange, long distance, wireless, and enterprise markets during this period. The document is used to provide context for the challenges facing Telezoo.com.
Wireless providers will need to adjust their strategies to accelerate innovation, cement customer relationships and improve operational efficiency to maintain revenue and profit growth.
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Validity: The Test Doth Purport Too Much, Methinks
Resources
· Attributes and Evaluation of Discussion Contributions.
· Professional Communications and Writing Guide.
In your unit studies, you read about two approaches or models of validity—trinitarian and unitary. In some ways, these two models are competing views of gathering evidence for a test's validity. In other ways, the two approaches have an overlap of elements.
For this discussion:
· Compare and contrast these two models in terms of how they conceptualize validity.
· Identify at least one advantage and disadvantage of each model.
· Decide which model appears to be the most valid for determining validity of a test.
· Explain your decision in terms of the implications for decision making about a test's validity.
· Be sure to include citations from Guion's 1980 article, "On Trinitarian Doctrines of Validity," and Messick's 1995 article, "Validity of Psychological Assessment: Validation of Inferences From Persons' Responses and Performances As Scientific Inquiry Into Score Meaning."
Case Management Analysis 1
Strategic Management Case
T-Mobile US
Merouane Siahmedouali
04/26/2017
Mba-599
Dr. Joy Rose
Table of Content
Executive Summary ……………………………………………………………………… 1
Introduction………………………………………………………………………………….2 & 3
Description of the firm and its products……………………………………………………4
Company history …………………………………………………………………………...4 & 5
Vision and mission statement……………………………………………………………….6 & 7
Assessment of mission and vision………………………………………………………… 8
External assessment……………………………………………………………………….. 9 & 10
EFE and CPM with strategic implications……………………………………………….. 11 & 12
Analysis of competitive position, opportunities, and threats…………………………… 13 & 14
Internal assessment……………………………………………………………………… 15 & 16
IFE with strategic implications…………………………………………………………16 & 17
Financial ratio analysis with key conclusions and implications for strategic choice …. 17 & 18
Overall analysis of internal capabilities and implications for your strategic decisions… 19 $ 20
Current Strategy………………………………………………………………………… 20 & 21
SWOT matrix with strategic implications for the company ……………………………. 21 & 22
SO ………………………………………………………………………………………. 23 & 24
WO ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 25
ST………………………………………………………………………………………… 26
WT………………………………………………………………………………………...27
BCG matrix with strategic implications for the company ………………………………. 28
Space or other matrices with strategic implications for the company……………………. 29
Possible strategic alternatives ……………………………………………………………. 30 & 31
Evaluation of current organizational struct ………………………………………………. 31 & 32
Strategic analysis, choices, impact, and measurement ….
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This document provides a situation analysis and media plan for T-Mobile US Inc. It discusses T-Mobile's history and background, current market position as the 4th largest wireless carrier, customer satisfaction rankings, and competitive pricing strategies. A SWOT analysis identifies strengths in customer service, pricing, and contract flexibility, as well as weaknesses in coverage, small market share, and lack of iPhone distribution initially. Opportunities include the MetroPCS merger, un-carrier strategies, and increasing subscribers. Threats are larger competitors like Verizon and AT&T, communication apps, and landline providers. The target audience is primarily ages 25-45.
AT&T has faced many challenges throughout its history such as competitors infringing on its patents, antitrust lawsuits from the government, and a rapidly evolving industry. However, AT&T has remained a leader in communications technology for over a century by pioneering technologies like pay phones, radio broadcasts, and transatlantic phone cables. Today, AT&T must continue to innovate and provide superior service and devices to consumers to remain competitive against other major carriers like Verizon, Sprint, and T-Mobile in the tightly contested US market. Recent acquisitions of DirecTV and Time Warner will help AT&T expand its video and media offerings internationally and domestically.
This document is a class report on Verizon Communications prepared by Nishit Upadhyay for his professor Mr. Snehal Bhatt. It provides details about Verizon such as its ranking on the Fortune 500 list, leadership, products and services, financial performance, and competitors. Verizon is a major telecommunications company and the largest provider of wireless services in the United States, with over 100 million subscribers. The report includes a SWOT analysis and discusses Verizon's commitment to corporate social responsibility.
- The document analyzes T-Mobile US, Inc. as an investment opportunity and recommends selling the stock.
- Key points include T-Mobile's business overview as the 3rd largest US wireless carrier, its competitive strategies to attract customers from rivals, and financial analysis showing the stock is overvalued compared to the author's price target of $20.48 per share.
- The author cites concerns about T-Mobile's high debt levels, slowing revenue growth, and cyclical earnings patterns in recommending against establishing a position in the company.
T-Mobile US is focused on capitalizing on growing demand for LTE/4G technology by 2021. Its branded postpaid and prepaid segments have significantly outperformed competitors over the last three years due to initiatives like the Un-carrier strategy. T-Mobile has also invested heavily in expanding and enhancing its LTE network, covering over 305 million people in the US as of 2015 with plans to continue significant investment through 2016-2017 to further improve coverage and network quality.
This document provides an overview of the telecommunications industry from 1997-2002, including: massive investments totaling $880 billion that led to overcapacity; the bursting of the dot-com bubble in 2000 that wiped out $2 trillion in market value; and the bankruptcies and job losses that resulted from the telecom bust. It also summarizes key segments of the industry like local exchange, long distance, wireless, and enterprise markets during this period. The document is used to provide context for the challenges facing Telezoo.com.
Wireless providers will need to adjust their strategies to accelerate innovation, cement customer relationships and improve operational efficiency to maintain revenue and profit growth.
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Validity: The Test Doth Purport Too Much, Methinks
Resources
· Attributes and Evaluation of Discussion Contributions.
· Professional Communications and Writing Guide.
In your unit studies, you read about two approaches or models of validity—trinitarian and unitary. In some ways, these two models are competing views of gathering evidence for a test's validity. In other ways, the two approaches have an overlap of elements.
For this discussion:
· Compare and contrast these two models in terms of how they conceptualize validity.
· Identify at least one advantage and disadvantage of each model.
· Decide which model appears to be the most valid for determining validity of a test.
· Explain your decision in terms of the implications for decision making about a test's validity.
· Be sure to include citations from Guion's 1980 article, "On Trinitarian Doctrines of Validity," and Messick's 1995 article, "Validity of Psychological Assessment: Validation of Inferences From Persons' Responses and Performances As Scientific Inquiry Into Score Meaning."
Case Management Analysis 1
Strategic Management Case
T-Mobile US
Merouane Siahmedouali
04/26/2017
Mba-599
Dr. Joy Rose
Table of Content
Executive Summary ……………………………………………………………………… 1
Introduction………………………………………………………………………………….2 & 3
Description of the firm and its products……………………………………………………4
Company history …………………………………………………………………………...4 & 5
Vision and mission statement……………………………………………………………….6 & 7
Assessment of mission and vision………………………………………………………… 8
External assessment……………………………………………………………………….. 9 & 10
EFE and CPM with strategic implications……………………………………………….. 11 & 12
Analysis of competitive position, opportunities, and threats…………………………… 13 & 14
Internal assessment……………………………………………………………………… 15 & 16
IFE with strategic implications…………………………………………………………16 & 17
Financial ratio analysis with key conclusions and implications for strategic choice …. 17 & 18
Overall analysis of internal capabilities and implications for your strategic decisions… 19 $ 20
Current Strategy………………………………………………………………………… 20 & 21
SWOT matrix with strategic implications for the company ……………………………. 21 & 22
SO ………………………………………………………………………………………. 23 & 24
WO ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 25
ST………………………………………………………………………………………… 26
WT………………………………………………………………………………………...27
BCG matrix with strategic implications for the company ………………………………. 28
Space or other matrices with strategic implications for the company……………………. 29
Possible strategic alternatives ……………………………………………………………. 30 & 31
Evaluation of current organizational struct ………………………………………………. 31 & 32
Strategic analysis, choices, impact, and measurement ….
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The global wireless data market grew rapidly in 2009, with global mobile data revenues reaching $220 billion. While most regions experienced declines in service revenues due to the recession, countries like the US, China, India, and Japan saw little slowdown. The number of mobile subscriptions surpassed 4.6 billion globally. India continues to be the fastest growing market, adding over 177 million subscribers in 2009 compared to China's 106 million.
This report analyzes the US wireless telecommunications industry. It finds the industry is highly competitive with the four major players being Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Sprint. Porter's Five Forces analysis reveals intense rivalry between these competitors and high bargaining power of suppliers. Technological innovation and customer satisfaction are key success factors. The industry faces challenges from new entrants like Google and Apple but remains attractive due to continued demand for wireless services and technological advances.
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This document analyzes AT&T's strategy using Porter's Five Forces analysis and a PESTEL analysis. It finds that the threats of new entrants and substitute products are high for AT&T due to capital costs, market competition, and price wars between providers. However, the bargaining power of suppliers is low. It also examines AT&T's value chain, core competencies, competitive advantages in services, and corporate strategy of vertical integration. Recommendations include vertically integrating security platforms, expanding IP services, and unifying wireline and wireless offerings.
Managerial Economics and Business Strategy, 8e Page 1
Case Summary 3
Justice Department Seeks to Enjoin Merger between WorldCom
and Sprint Corporation
Michael Baye and Patrick Scholten prepared this case to serve as the basis for classroom discussion rather
than to present economic or legal fact. The case is a condensed and slightly modified version of the public
copy of the U.S. Justice Department’s civil action on June 26, 2000 to enjoin WorldCom, Inc. from acquiring
Sprint Corporation.
Overview of The Telecommunication Industry
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services and many other telecommunications services in the United States was
monopolized by AT&T. In the 1970s, this monopoly was challenged by new entrants,
supported by changes in Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations designed
to promote competition and by the government’s antitrust case challenging AT&T’s actions
to preserve its monopoly. These efforts ultimately succeeded in bringing competition to
long distance services.
In the 1980s and 1990s, two companies -- and only two companies -- emerged as major
competitors to AT&T, and to each other. MCI (which merged with WorldCom in 1998) and
Sprint each constructed national and international fiber optic networks, developed
sophisticated systems for handling many millions of customer accounts, hired and trained
large workforces capable of providing a wide range of high-quality telecommunications
services to customers throughout the nation, and invested billions of dollars over many
years to establish widely known and trusted brands.
Many other carriers have entered on a much smaller scale, but none has produced
beneficial effects on competition comparable in magnitude to the effects produced by
competition between WorldCom and Sprint, and between those companies and AT&T.
Those two companies, together with AT&T, dominate the provision of long distance services
to residential and small/home office consumers, the provision of international services
between the United States and many countries throughout the world for customers in the
United States, and the provision of key data network services and custom network services
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through a series of acquisitions) a commanding position in the ownership and operation of
the “backbone” networks that connect the thousands of smaller networks that constitute
the Internet, and Sprint is WorldCom’s largest competitor in that market.
Managerial Economics and Business Strategy, 8e Page 2
In particular, WorldCom and Sprint are:
1. the largest and second-largest of a small group of top-tier providers of Internet
“backbone” network services in the United States and the world;
2. the second- and third-largest of three providers who collectively dominate long
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Ravi Gopal is starting an internship analyzing the wireless company Sprint PCS. In late 2001, Sprint PCS was poised to capitalize on growth in wireless data services using its nationwide all-digital CDMA network. However, competitors were gaining advantages and the future of wireless data adoption was uncertain. As Ravi researched the industry, he had many questions about Sprint PCS' strategy and prospects for success against disruptive technologies and changing regulations.
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T-Mobile is the third largest mobile operator in the world with operations in Europe and the United States. It was founded in 1990 as Deutsche Bundespost Telekom and privatized in 1996. In the UK, T-Mobile allied with Orange to form Everything Everywhere, now rebranded as EE. In Poland, T-Mobile acquired Era, though it faced challenges with rebranding. In the US, T-Mobile merged with MetroPCS to become the fourth largest carrier by subscribers with around 42.5 million customers combined. International cooperation and mergers have helped T-Mobile grow but do not always lead to easy integration or success.
This document provides an overview of the global mobile market in 2009. Key points include:
- Global mobile data revenues reached $220 billion, with data contributing 26% of total revenues.
- India and China added almost 30 million new mobile subscriptions per month.
- The top 5 mobile carriers globally exceeded $10 billion each in mobile data service revenues.
- NTT DoCoMo led in mobile data service revenues with over $16 billion.
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IDEA requires IEP teams to notify parents of their rights and procedural safeguards when informing them about the need to assess their child, either to determine eligibility or to re-evaluate to show growth. IEP teams must describe the purpose of assessments and describe the assessments that will be used when securing permission from parents to evaluate their child. Providing informational brochures can help parents understand assessment and document the team’s attempts to inform parents and involve them in the decision-making process.
In 500-750 words, design a brochure for general education teachers and families detailing the following about assessment and eligibility:
The process of reviewing existing data to determine the need to conduct further assessments.
Different assessment methods, their purpose, and how the data will be used to make educational decisions related to eligibility or intervention to include: Pictures and
Norm-referenced, standardized testing
Language sampling
Dynamic assessment and criterion-referenced assessment
Intelligence testing
The rights and responsibilities of students with disabilities, their families, and teachers related to eligibility assessment.
Support your brochure with appropriate images and diagrams.
Support your work with 2-3 resources.
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This document analyzes AT&T's strategy using Porter's Five Forces analysis and a PESTEL analysis. It finds that the threats of new entrants and substitute products are high for AT&T due to capital costs, market competition, and price wars between providers. However, the bargaining power of suppliers is low. It also examines AT&T's value chain, core competencies, competitive advantages in services, and corporate strategy of vertical integration. Recommendations include vertically integrating security platforms, expanding IP services, and unifying wireline and wireless offerings.
Managerial Economics and Business Strategy, 8e Page 1
Case Summary 3
Justice Department Seeks to Enjoin Merger between WorldCom
and Sprint Corporation
Michael Baye and Patrick Scholten prepared this case to serve as the basis for classroom discussion rather
than to present economic or legal fact. The case is a condensed and slightly modified version of the public
copy of the U.S. Justice Department’s civil action on June 26, 2000 to enjoin WorldCom, Inc. from acquiring
Sprint Corporation.
Overview of The Telecommunication Industry
For most of the twentieth century, the provision of long distance telecommunications
services and many other telecommunications services in the United States was
monopolized by AT&T. In the 1970s, this monopoly was challenged by new entrants,
supported by changes in Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations designed
to promote competition and by the government’s antitrust case challenging AT&T’s actions
to preserve its monopoly. These efforts ultimately succeeded in bringing competition to
long distance services.
In the 1980s and 1990s, two companies -- and only two companies -- emerged as major
competitors to AT&T, and to each other. MCI (which merged with WorldCom in 1998) and
Sprint each constructed national and international fiber optic networks, developed
sophisticated systems for handling many millions of customer accounts, hired and trained
large workforces capable of providing a wide range of high-quality telecommunications
services to customers throughout the nation, and invested billions of dollars over many
years to establish widely known and trusted brands.
Many other carriers have entered on a much smaller scale, but none has produced
beneficial effects on competition comparable in magnitude to the effects produced by
competition between WorldCom and Sprint, and between those companies and AT&T.
Those two companies, together with AT&T, dominate the provision of long distance services
to residential and small/home office consumers, the provision of international services
between the United States and many countries throughout the world for customers in the
United States, and the provision of key data network services and custom network services
used by many large business customers. In addition, WorldCom has attained (primarily
through a series of acquisitions) a commanding position in the ownership and operation of
the “backbone” networks that connect the thousands of smaller networks that constitute
the Internet, and Sprint is WorldCom’s largest competitor in that market.
Managerial Economics and Business Strategy, 8e Page 2
In particular, WorldCom and Sprint are:
1. the largest and second-largest of a small group of top-tier providers of Internet
“backbone” network services in the United States and the world;
2. the second- and third-largest of three providers who collectively dominate long
distance telecommunications within the Unit ...
Ba401 Case II-4 The U.S.TelecommunicationsaristoTuEY
The Telecommunications Act of 1996 aimed to stimulate competition in the telecommunications industry in the United States. It specified regulations around local and long-distance phone services, and deregulated cable TV rates. Major players in the industry at this time included the Regional Bell Operating Companies (RBOCs) like AT&T, MCI WorldCom, and Qwest. Technological developments expanded broadband access through technologies like DSL, cable modems, and dense wavelength-division multiplexing (DWDM).
A new wave of MVNOs with innovative business models is launching in the US. In this Viewpoint, Cartesian discusses the merits, drawbacks, and likely future of these MVNOs.
T Mobile's Opportunity to win Sprint and 5Gthomas paulson
T-Mobile has created a unique opportunity for substantial value creation through its focus on enhancing consumer value, the limitations of its competitors like Sprint, and the transition to 5G networks. If the proposed merger with Sprint is approved, allowing T-Mobile to realize synergies, and if 5G adoption accelerates industry growth and margins improve, the company's stock price could rise to over $245 per share, representing a 3x return for investors. The document discusses how T-Mobile has gained significant market share and profitability in recent years through its "Un-carrier" strategy of increasing consumer value and how the Sprint merger would replicate T-Mobile's past successful acquisition of MetroPCS.
Final hh - 12.2.6 portage county mb additional carrier releasehmhollingsworth
AT&T expanded mobile broadband wireless capacity in Portage County, Ohio by adding new frequency layers to 19 cell sites, improving connectivity and performance. This investment enhances AT&T's network to better manage increasing demand for mobile broadband services. State officials praised AT&T for investing in technology that improves business opportunities and the state's economic climate.
Final hh - 17.3.13 - ud basketball cow deployment releasehmhollingsworth
AT&T is boosting its network service at the University of Dayton for the NCAA March Madness First Four tournament by bringing in a Cell on Wheels (COW) to improve connectivity and provide faster, more reliable connections for customers. The COW will remain in place through commencement to continue providing added connectivity. AT&T invested over $100 million in its Dayton wireless and wired networks from 2013 to 2015 and made over 370 enhancements to its wireless network in the area in 2016.
Final hh - 13.6.28 root metrics columbus releasehmhollingsworth
AT&T was ranked the highest for combined voice, data, and text performance in Columbus, Ohio according to an independent study conducted by RootMetrics in May 2013. This was the second consecutive study where AT&T received the top ranking in Columbus. AT&T launched its 4G LTE network in Columbus in November 2012 and plans to expand nationwide coverage to 300 million people by the end of 2014. A company president commented that customers have been impressed by the speeds and quality of AT&T's 4G LTE network, backed by the RootMetrics results.
Business at&t to buy directv in $49 billion deal, creating pay tvhoney690131
AT&T agreed to acquire DirecTV for $49 billion, creating a new pay-TV giant with 26 million subscribers. This deal, along with Comcast's acquisition of Time Warner Cable, shows how telecom and media companies are consolidating to gain scale and leverage in response to changes in media consumption and competition from online streaming services. The AT&T-DirecTV merger will make AT&T a stronger competitor in pay TV and mobile services, but may face regulatory scrutiny over its impact on competition and consumer prices.
Final hh - 12.2.7 medina county mb cell site deployment and additional carr...hmhollingsworth
AT&T announced network enhancements in Medina County, Ohio to improve mobile broadband capacity and coverage. This included activating a new cell site in Brunswick and adding frequency layers to 26 existing cell sites. These upgrades will provide residents and businesses with faster mobile broadband speeds and improved connectivity. AT&T has invested over $1.4 billion in Ohio's wireless and wireline networks from 2009 to 2011 to continue expanding and enhancing its network.
Final hh - 12.2.7 lorain county mb cell site deployment and additional carr...hmhollingsworth
AT&T announced the expansion of its mobile broadband network in Lorain County, Ohio through the activation of a new cell site in Avon and adding additional frequency layers to 20 existing cell sites. These network upgrades will enhance coverage, increase capacity, and improve the performance of mobile broadband and data/voice connectivity for local residents and businesses. The investments are part of AT&T's ongoing efforts to support growing demand for advanced mobile devices and applications by delivering the nation's fastest mobile broadband experience.
Ravi Gopal is starting an internship analyzing the wireless company Sprint PCS. In late 2001, Sprint PCS was poised to capitalize on growth in wireless data services using its nationwide all-digital CDMA network. However, competitors were gaining advantages and the future of wireless data adoption was uncertain. As Ravi researched the industry, he had many questions about Sprint PCS' strategy and prospects for success against disruptive technologies and changing regulations.
Final hh - 13.7.12 eldora enhancement releasehmhollingsworth
AT&T enhanced its wireless network capacity around Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio to accommodate increased usage from the 30th annual Kings Royal Weekend event attracting over 20,000 spectators. Network enhancements included expanded mobile internet coverage and improvements to reliability and data speeds. A state representative praised AT&T for the investment in enhancing local communications infrastructure to support events that bring economic benefits to the community.
WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES ...Kim Boggio
Comcast is the largest cable provider in the US with 21.5 million subscribers. The document provides an overview of the major companies in the telecom, wireless, broadband and field service markets including Sprint, AT&T, Verizon, Qwest, BellSouth, Cingular, Alltel and others. It estimates that these companies have over 160,000 mobile employees and the potential market for rugged laptops among their field service workers is estimated to be over $560 million over three years.
T-Mobile is the third largest mobile operator in the world with operations in Europe and the United States. It was founded in 1990 as Deutsche Bundespost Telekom and privatized in 1996. In the UK, T-Mobile allied with Orange to form Everything Everywhere, now rebranded as EE. In Poland, T-Mobile acquired Era, though it faced challenges with rebranding. In the US, T-Mobile merged with MetroPCS to become the fourth largest carrier by subscribers with around 42.5 million customers combined. International cooperation and mergers have helped T-Mobile grow but do not always lead to easy integration or success.
This document provides an overview of the global mobile market in 2009. Key points include:
- Global mobile data revenues reached $220 billion, with data contributing 26% of total revenues.
- India and China added almost 30 million new mobile subscriptions per month.
- The top 5 mobile carriers globally exceeded $10 billion each in mobile data service revenues.
- NTT DoCoMo led in mobile data service revenues with over $16 billion.
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IDEA requires IEP teams to notify parents of their rights and proced.docxflorriezhamphrey3065
IDEA requires IEP teams to notify parents of their rights and procedural safeguards when informing them about the need to assess their child, either to determine eligibility or to re-evaluate to show growth. IEP teams must describe the purpose of assessments and describe the assessments that will be used when securing permission from parents to evaluate their child. Providing informational brochures can help parents understand assessment and document the team’s attempts to inform parents and involve them in the decision-making process.
In 500-750 words, design a brochure for general education teachers and families detailing the following about assessment and eligibility:
The process of reviewing existing data to determine the need to conduct further assessments.
Different assessment methods, their purpose, and how the data will be used to make educational decisions related to eligibility or intervention to include: Pictures and
Norm-referenced, standardized testing
Language sampling
Dynamic assessment and criterion-referenced assessment
Intelligence testing
The rights and responsibilities of students with disabilities, their families, and teachers related to eligibility assessment.
Support your brochure with appropriate images and diagrams.
Support your work with 2-3 resources.
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ID Task
Mode
Task Name Duration Start Finish Predecessors Total Slack
1 PJM Template Repository 98 days Wed 7/1/20 Fri 11/13/20 0 days
2 Initation/ Plan 43 days Wed 7/1/20 Fri 8/28/20 0 days
3 Create project charter 5 days Wed 7/1/20 Tue 7/7/20 0 days
4 Approve project charter 5 days Wed 7/8/20 Tue 7/14/20 3 0 days
5 Create requirements document 10 days Wed 7/15/20Tue 7/28/20 4 0 days
6 Approve requirements document 5 days Wed 7/29/20Tue 8/4/20 5 0 days
7 Create project management plan 10 days Wed 8/5/20 Tue 8/18/20 6 0 days
8 Review/revise project management plan 5 days Wed 8/19/20Tue 8/25/20 7 0 days
9 Approve project management plan 3 days Wed 8/26/20Fri 8/28/20 8 0 days
10 Project Execution 53 days Mon 8/31/20Wed 11/11/20 1 day
11 Manage issues, risks, changes 53 days Mon 8/31/20Wed 11/11/209 1 day
12 Communicate project status 53 days Mon 8/31/20Wed 11/11/209 1 day
13 Design and Development 42 days Mon 8/31/20Tue 10/27/20 0 days
14 Technology procurement 18 days Mon 8/31/20Wed 9/23/20 0 days
15 Research available technologies/vendors 10 days Mon 8/31/20Fri 9/11/20 9 0 days
16 Negotiate Contract 5 days Mon 9/14/20Fri 9/18/20 15 0 days
17 Sign Contract/Obtain license 3 days Mon 9/21/20Wed 9/23/2016 0 days
18 SIte Wireframe 10 days Thu 9/24/20 Wed 10/7/20 0 days
19 Create site requirements 5 days Thu 9/24/20 Wed 9/30/2017 0 days
20 Create site Wireframe 2 days Thu 10/1/20 Fri 10/2/20 19 0 days
21 Revew/ revise site wireframe 3 days Mon 10/5/20Wed 10/7/2020 0 days
22 Developed website application 4 days Thu 10/8/20 Tue 10/13/20 0 days
23 Create Repository Site 3 days Thu 10/8/20 Mon 10/12/2021 0 days
24 Review/revise/approve respository site 1 day Tue 10/13/20Tue 10/13/2023 0 days
25 Templates collection 40 days Mon 8/31/20Fri 10/23/20 9 days
26 Request templates 15 days Mon 8/31/20Fri 9/18/20 9 9 days
27 Review/ revise templates 20 days Mon 9/21/20Fri 10/16/20 26 9 days
28 Upload approved Templates 5 days Mon 10/19/20Fri 10/23/20 27,24 9 days
29 Project Product Evaluation 2 days Mon 10/26/20Tue 10/27/20 9 days
30 Repository Testing 2 days Mon 10/26/20Tue 10/27/20 9 days
31 Test Repository Site 1 day Mon 10/26/20Mon 10/26/2028 9 days
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ID Task
Mode
Task Name Duration Start Finish Predecessors Total Slack
32 Revise/ approve Repository Site 1 day Tue 10/27/20Tue 10/27/2031 9 days
33 Final Version Release 53 days Mon 8/31/20Wed 11/11/20 2 days
34 Create Alumni Communication Plan 3 days Mon 8/31/20Wed 9/2/20 9 44 days
35 Create Student Communication Plan 3 days Mon 8/31/20Wed 9/2/20 9 45 days
36 Communicate to alumni 5 days Thu 9/3/20 Wed 9/9/20 34 44 days
37 Communicate to students 5 days Thu 9/3/20 Wed 9/9/20 35 45 days
38 Provide access to alumni 3 days Mon 11/9/20Wed 11/11/2040,36 2 days
39 Provide access to students 2 days Mon 11/9/20Tue 11/10/2040,37 3 days
40 Release Final Version of the Website 1 day Fri 11/6/20 Fri 11/6/20 32,41,47 2 days
41 Create operational/ support plan 5 days.
Id like for us to use our sociological imagination. C. Wright M.docxflorriezhamphrey3065
I'd like for us to use our sociological imagination. C. Wright Mills (a famous sociologist) described the sociological imagination as: "the vivid awareness of the relationship between personal experience and the wider society". Choose one social problem (such as: abortion, bullying, alcoholism, date rape, capital punishment/death penalty, racism, poverty, eating disorders, etc.) and describe, in your ideal society, how you would combat your selected issue to solve it. Describe the experience of those affected by the social problem and how their experience would be shifted through the changes made in your ideal society. (200 words) (15 points)
2. Go into more depth within your chosen social problem. Examine your selected social problem and theorize why your social problem exists in the first place. Which sociological theory do you identify most with as you describe your social problem (see page 15 of your text/figure 1.7 & table 1.2). Why? (100-150 words)
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IAH
Topic: Whose work goes into space science? How do different kinds of work contribute? Who besides astronauts and scientists do work that makes a difference?
文体:Annotated Bibliography
页数: two pages ( two resource)(single)1000 words要求: · MLA, APA, or Chicago style bibliographic entry
· A summary of the article; someone who hasn’t read it should be able to understand what the article is saying overall
o Include the main claims and types of evidence used to support the argument (if an argument is made)
· A summary of the most relevant details
· A brief explanation of what your group could use this source for – it should be clear why this is a relevant source
· An analysis of the audience and purpose
o Scholarly or popular published media or other?
o Publication – where was it published? Who is the audience of this journal/website/etc.?
o What is the main purpose? How is the author trying to intervene in a larger conversation?
o Audience knowledge/values/interest
· An analysis of the credibility of the source
o Who wrote it? Where was it published?
o What in the article itself suggests credibility or not?
· An analysis of what shapes the knowledge work (at least one of the following, but not all):
o Fairness or bias
o Discipline or field of specialization of the author/publication
Cultural or historical contexts/other communities the author/audience are part of
All analysis should show precise, clear reasoning – think about how to make your language explain the reasons for your conclusions in a precise way.
due:02/03/2019
Example:
Martin, Emily. "The Egg and the Sperm: How Science has Constructed a Romance
Based on Stereotypical Male-Female Roles."
Signs
16.3 (1991): 485-501.
ProQuest.
Web. 14 Jan. 2019.
This article analyzes how stereotypical gender roles have affected scientific writing about human reproduction. Using numerous examples from science textbooks and other scientific communications, Martin demonstrates how the role of the egg is portrayed as passive or negative, while the role of the sperm is portrayed as active, assertive, and heroic. Martin begins by explaining how the reproductive biology associated with (cis) women is viewed in scientific literature as wasteful and negative, which places her analysis in the context of a broader pattern of how reproductive systems are portrayed in anti-woman ways. Martin notes that these portrayals persist even when they are not scientifically well-supported, which suggests that these gender stereotypes are detrimental to scientific understanding. For example, Martin notes that while the egg is often portrayed as waiting passively without taking action, this portrayal is counter to the usual scientific convention of calling the protein member of a pair of binding molecules “the receptor” (496). Moreover, recent research has shown that “sperm and egg are mutually active partners” (Schatten and Schatten, qtd.
I211 – Information Infrastructure II
Lecture 20
Today
CGI
Forms
HTML Forms and CGI
We can get input from users online by using HTML forms! (These have the same sorts of elements as Tkinter)
Text boxes
<input type="text" name="name">
Radio buttons
<input type="radio" name="y_or_n" value="yes" checked > Yes
Text areas
<textarea name="comments" rows="3">None</textarea>
Buttons
<button name="name"></button>
Check boxes
<input type="checkbox" name="size" value="Large"> Large
HTML Forms and CGI
HTML form elements must be enclosed in <form> tags.
The <form> tag has an action attribute that specifies what URL to send the data to:
<form action="name.cgi" method="post">
Form Submit
<!doctype html>
<html>
<head><meta charset ="utf-8">
<link rel="stylesheet" href="https://cgi.sice.indiana.edu/~dpierz/i211.css">
<title>First Interactive Form</title></head>
<body>
<form action="name.cgi" method="post">
Please enter your name:
<input type="text" name="username"><br>
<button type="submit">Submit</button>
</form>
</body>
</html>
HTML Form Elements:
You don’t need to
chmod .html files!
A submit button creates a button that will submit the form when clicked!
HTML Forms and CGI
import cgi
form = cgi.FieldStorage()
form now has a dictionary-like object where the form element’s name attribute is the key, and the form element’s data (user-typed or value attribute) is the value
CGI Handler with .getfirst()
#! /usr/bin/env python3
print('Content-type: text/html\n')
import cgi
form = cgi.FieldStorage() #parses form data
html = """<!doctype html>
<html>
<head><meta charset="utf-8">
<link rel="stylesheet" href="https://cgi.sice.indiana.edu/~dpierz/i211.css">
<title>Form in CGI</title></head>
<body>
<p>{content}</p>
</body>
</html>"""
user = form.getfirst('username','Who are you?')
print(html.format(content = 'Hello,' + user))
The first argument is the name of the form element
we want, and the second argument is what to return if it isn’t found.
This is exactly like the
.get() method for dictionaries!
Simple Form (Individual)
<!doctype html>
<html>
<head><meta charset ="utf-8">
<link rel="stylesheet" href="https://cgi.sice.indiana.edu/~dpierz/i211.css">
<title>First Interactive Form</title></head>
<body>
<form action="name.cgi" method="post">
<p>Please enter your name:
<input type="text" name="username"></p>
<button type="submit">Submit</button>
</form>
</body>
</html>
Save this as name.html and upload
Form CGI Handler (Individual)
#! /usr/bin/env python3
print('Content-type: text/html\n')
import cgi
form = cgi.FieldStorage() #parses form data
html = """<!doctype html>
<html>
<head><meta charset="utf-8">
<link rel="stylesheet" href="https://cgi.sice.indiana.edu/~dpierz/i211.css">
<title>Form in CGI</title></head>
<body>
<h1>Greetings!</h1>
<p>{content}</p>
</body>
</html>"""
user = form.getfirst('username','Who are you?')
print(html.format(content = 'Hello,' + user))
Save this as name.cgi, and don’t forget to.
I.Mulcahy’s qualifications1. As a Xerox board member, do yo.docxflorriezhamphrey3065
I.
Mulcahy’s qualifications:
1. As a Xerox board member, do you support the selection of Mulcahy to turn
Xerox around? What are her strengths and weaknesses vis-a-vis this role?
2. How did Xerox get to the point of bankruptcy? Was it a case of management
ineptitude or simply shifting industry trends?
II.
Mulcahy’s disposition:
3. Is Mulcahy so concerned about her employees’ job security that she cannot take
painful yet necessary actions?
4. Did the stress of Mulcahy’s role take an abject toll on her reasoning faculties?
III.
Twin problems of bank debt & SEC investigation:
5. How can Mulcahy get these on-going problems resolved? Can her personal involvement
make a difference?
6. Is there a linkage between the two issues? Can one be solved without the other?
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I. Many of you may believe that you have never worked in project ma.docxflorriezhamphrey3065
I. Many of you may believe that you have never worked in project management, but in reality, most of you have already at some point in your life. Think back to a time when you organized a key event (e.g., birthday parties, weddings, yard projects, house renovations, family vacations, projects at work) that meets the definition of a project.
Describe the event you planned.
Summarize the things that went well and / or things that went wrong.
Be sure to reference some of the key skills covered from the chapter.
____________________________________________________________
II. You are working with your Project Sponsor to decide on the optimal project management structure for an upcoming complex project that will involve over 100 members, similar to this project:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/digger/wp/2016/10/18/marriott-to-move-headquarters-to-downtown-bethesda/?utm_term=.721d2114db06
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The Sponsor believes that a dedicated project team structure will not work. He has the same concerns about this structure that the author has noted. You are confident that this structure or a matrix structure will work for the project.
Describe how you will reassure him that either structure will be successful.
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1) The culture you have selected and some general information about that culture (traditions, beliefs, practices, etc.). Note: This is general info and you are not discussing yourself and your practices here.
2) How you and those close to you within your culture (friends, family, etc.) practice the traditions & beliefs, what the values mean to you, etc. Note: This is when you can discuss in more detail how you practice the culture you have selected.
3) Discussion of the food item that you brought in and how it represents your culture. What meaning does that food have for your culture? For example, in the Chinese culture, dumplings represent luck (a student’s words, not mine). Note: You may also discuss your own practices (example: your family makes this food on holidays).
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I. Use Venn diagrams to test the validity of the following arguments.
1. No sharks are pets, since no barracuda are pets, and no sharks are barracuda.
2. No farmers are city dwellers. Hence, since all city dwellers are urbanites, no urbanites
are farmers.
3. All curmudgeons are pessimists. All pessimists are cynics. So, some cynics are
curmudgeons.
4. Some bankers are vegetarians. No anarchists are bankers. So, some anarchists are not
vegetarians.
5. No beach bums are workaholics. Some beach bums are rollerbladers. So, some
rollerbladers are not workaholics.
6. All violinists are musicians. Therefore, since some bookworms are violinists, some
bookworms are musicians.
7. No poker players are early risers. Some firefighters are early risers. So, some
firefighters are not poker players.
8. Some dot-com millionaires are philanthropists. All philanthropists are altruists. Hence,
some altruists are dot-com millionaires.
9. Some telemarketers are Methodists. Some Methodists are Democrats. So, some
Democrats are telemarketers.
10. No Fords are Pontiacs. All Escorts are Fords. So, some Escorts are not Pontiacs.
11. No mockingbirds are cardinals. Some cardinals are songbirds. So, some songbirds are
not mockingbirds.
12. Page 249All ecologists are environmentalists. Hence, because all ecologists are
wilderness lovers, all wilderness lovers are environmentalists.
13. No landlubbers are sailors. Some sailors are not pirates. So, some pirates are not
landlubbers.
14. All cats are carnivores. All tigers are cats. So, all tigers are carnivores.
15. All sound arguments are valid arguments. Therefore, because some sound arguments
are mathematical arguments, some mathematical arguments are not valid arguments.
16. No fish are reptiles. All trout are fish. So, some trout are not reptiles.
17. Some dreamers are not romantics, because some idealists are not romantics, and all
idealists are dreamers.
18. Some stockbrokers are couch potatoes. Hence, because all stockbrokers are e-traders,
some e-traders are couch potatoes.
19. Some butchers are not bakers. No butchers are candlestick makers. Therefore, some
candlestick makers are not bakers.
20. All meteorologists are forecasters. Hence, because some forecasters are psychics,
some psychics are meteorologists.
II. Translate the following into standard categorical form. Then use Venn diagrams to test the
arguments for validity.
1. No one who is a Nobel Prize winner is a rock star. A number of astrophysicists are
Nobel Prize winners. Therefore, a number of astrophysicists are not rock stars.
2. Many philosophers are determinists. Anyone who is a fatalist is a determinist. So,
many fatalists are philosophers.
3. If anything is a maple, then it's a tree. Hence, because nothing that is a bush is a tree,
nothing that is a bush is a maple.
4. Everybody who is a liberal is a big spender. Therefore, because Senator Crumley i.
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I.
Context and Situation Analysis
Liberia is a country divided in to fifteen subdivision regions with little over 4.6millin population, where the literacy rate is 42.94% and poverty rate is high, many of the women are mothers of many children and the girl become bread winner through prostitution.
The COVID-19 pandemic is a serious threat to our society because of the above mention circumstances , the ability to prevent widespread of the virus required high volume of awareness in every corner of our country moreover the states home state of emergency strategy being imposed by government is one measure that we are working with to have control of the spread, but on the other hands it become difficult situation for many lower incomes to survive most especially the women and girl who survive on prostitution which could be a easy risk for the widespread of the virus including people who survive on daily hustle.
The context should provide an analysis of the broad political context – nature of conflict / emergency/ humanitarian situation as well as how it relates to the current COVID19 crisis. It should also contain an analysis of the situation of local civil society organizations working on women’s engagement in peace and security and humanitarian processes as well as that of women and girls in your particular context
II.
Rationale for WPHF’s support
This project with help IDAD enforce women organization initiative to educate illiterate women and girls to understand the dangers involve in the widespread of COVID-19 and provides feeling to ensure that the state home emergency by the government is fully implemented without violating the right of the citizen to survive.
This section will provide an overview your organization’s plans and expected result. It will explain the added value of this institutional support and how it would complement other initiatives.
It will also contain the problem statement – challenges facing your civil society organization throughout the COVID19 and how the Project intends so solve it (underlining added value of your organization and why it is important to strengthen its operations and capacities). It will underline, for example, how the COVID19 crisis undermines your availability to raise funding and implement your projects, hence necessitating institutional support throughout the crisis.
III.
Results and Resources Framework
This section describes the results to be achieved by the Project and the means of implementation (narrative).
The results will also be formulated in a results framework (using the same format in Annex A).
New indicators must be SMART and contribute to higher level of WPHF’s Theory of Change. Key activities that are necessary to produce each output are also defined. Activities do not have indicators. In the “Means of Verification/Sources of Information” column, identify the methods and sources of information that will be used to measure performance against the indicators.
A Resour.
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I. Defining Fact
a. “Value free” packets of information; Ex: 5’10”, weighs 119 lbs., “eats chicken on Sunday at 5:00 p.m.,” “contains the chemical compound acetone,” “operates on unleaded gasoline,” etc.
OR
b. Academically Verifiable (i.e., coming from a fixed medium or source, such as a book, journal article, recorded interview).
\ver·i·fy [ver-uh-fahy]
verb (used with object), ver·i·fied, ver·i·fy·ing.
1.to prove the truth of, as by evidence or testimony; confirm; substantiate: Events verified his prediction.
2.to ascertain the truth or correctness of, as by examination, research, or comparison: to verify a spelling.
3.to act as ultimate proof or evidence of; serve to confirm.
4.Law.
a. to prove or confirm (an allegation).
b. to state to be true, especially in legal use, formally or upon oath
c. Subjective Words, on the other hand, are those that mean different things to each person; Ex: respect, honor, worth, short, low, cold, hungry, dark, tired, fast, etc. (More about these when we study the next learning unit on opinion).
i. Subjective words can be made into FACTS, if and only if you can attribute them to someone else, in a cited source. By doing so, you’re not verifying (or proving) the word itself; instead, you’re verifying that the word was used by a particular individual, thereby making the overall statement FACTUAL because you have confirmed that the opinionated (subjective) word is documented as an individual’s statement/belief.
ii. The tool is attribution.
iii. Example: Let’s take the statement:
His mother is relatively short.
Let’s run the sentence through our tests above…
(1) Is the sentence “value free?” NO, because the word short means something different to you than it does to me.
(2) Is the statement “academically” verifiable? NO, you’re not going to find any source of print or recorded data that indicates that she is “short.”
(3) Lastly, can I make the sentence factual, by putting it in quotes, and attributing it to the original speaker? YES!!! If I write in my essay, “His mother is relatively short (According to S. Ramdial, personal communication, July 20, 2011).” Now, I have “verified” that the statement was made, thereby turning a subjective word/phrase, into FACT.
He is 5’10”
Vs.
He is of average height.
Students on the SJSU campus are said to “come from diverse backgrounds” (SJSU Marketing Brochure, 2014).
According to a declassified CIA document, “Santa Claus is the supreme leader of the North Pole” (CIA…..).
DERMATOLOGY CASE STUDY
Chief complaint: “ My right great toe has been hurting for about 2 months and now it’s itchy, swollen and yellow. I can’t wear closed shoes and I was fine until I started going to the gym”.
HPI: E.D a 38 -year-old Caucasian female presents to the clinic with complaint of pain, itching, inflammation, and “yellow” right great toe. She noticed that the toe was moderately itching after she took a shower at the gym. She did not pay much attention. About two weeks after the.
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I only need 100 words minimum response for the following several paragraphs
"If I had to explain what sex, love, and romance is to someone from another world, well...I suppose I would explain sex first.
I was raised with both incredibly religious and sensual views about sex, as well with very liberated and casual views about it. Sex, in essence, is just an act done between two or more consenting adults, done with the intent of experiencing pleasure, and is not dependent on whether or not orgasm was achieved. Sex can be something very intimate and emotionally profound, done monogamously between only two people after marriage, it can be something completely casual, sort of like just a simple release of tension between two strangers who don’t have any emotional connection or tether to each other, and sex can also be anything else amongst the spectrum between those two extremes. Sex can mean absolutely nothing or absolutely everything, it’s up to those involved to decide. Additionally, sex is defined differently for every person. And sex doesn’t need to involve a penis, or penile-vaginal penetration — it doesn’t even need to involve skin-to-skin genital contact to be classified as sex.
Romance is honestly a very culturally driven phenomenon. Something seen as romantic amongst various cultures is having an intimate candlelit dinner, maybe watching a sunset with a beloved, or doing something above-and-beyond for another, like an act of service or gift-giving. Romance is sort of the whole process of practicing and introducing romantic things into an already existing relationship or a new one; romance is definitely not for platonic relationships.
Love, well, is the hardest to explain. Love is a very strong feeling. It has to be felt within one person, but it can be felt between two or more. Love can be familial, platonic, or romantic. You can love your parents, your dog, your favorite scarf, a plant, a significant other, a song, etc. The different types of love have very specific and different meanings and connotations and patterns, but one thing that stays constant across the board: love happens when you really care about something/someone, and do things to benefit the recipient, even if it inconveniences you. This doesn’t always translate into something positive for those involved. There’s a thing such as tough love, and there’s countless people out there who are in love, don’t know how to handle their feelings, and hurt the ones they love. There is also a concept of self-love, which is the radical acceptance of oneself, flaws and all. Love is strange, as the song goes. If the road to hell is paved with good intentions, perhaps the road to love is as well. After all, experiencing love can feel like heaven and hell at times. Love is universal, and I believe, something we can’t live without. We all have to love something, if not someone."
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I. Purpose
The purpose of this experiential learning activity is to apply nursing leadership knowledge and skills to plan for organizational change with system-wide impact. (CO 2, 3, 5)
III. Requirements
Description of the Assignment
This assignment provides the opportunity for the student to:
Create an evidence-based plan for system-wide change guided by a selected organizational change model
Engage in high-level decision-making processes common in the nurse executive role
Use reflective practice knowledge and skills in making high level decision making and change management
IV. Preparing the Assignment
Address all components of the Advanced Communication in Systems Leadership paper as outlined under "Assignment Directions and Criteria".
The paper is graded on quality and completeness of information, depth of thought, organization following outline provided, substantive narrative, use of citations, use of Standard English, and writing conventions.
Format:
American Psychological Association. (2010).
Publication manual of the American Psychological Association
(current ed.). Washington, DC: Author. Is the source used for this paper
Required elements
Title page, reference page
Use Microsoft Word
Page numbers, running head, doubles-spaced, times new roman, 12pt font, 1" margins, level 1 headings
Paper length: 7 maximum, excluding reference page and title page
Scholarly sources
Minimum of four (4) scholarly resources no older than 5 years (See:
What is a Scholarly Source
under APA resources)
Proof-reading
Use spell check and grammar check and correct all errors
Compare final draft to detailed outline directions to ensure all required elements included
Submitting the paper
DIRECTIONS AND ASSIGNMENT CRITERIA
You will use the following headings for your paper:
Approach to the organizational mandate
Purpose of the paper
Overview of the tasks, potential challenges, and implications of a reduction in workforce
Part II: Reduction in Workforce-Deciding
Using Human Resources (HR) metrics Table 1
Approach, choices, rationale
Challenges presented (including role of ethics)
Using HR metrics with Relative Information Table 2
Approach, choices, rational
Challenges presented
Conflicts raised
Negotiation used
Part III: Reduction in Workforce-Planning the Change
Overview of reorganization plan including timeline
Plan for change and application of Kotter's or Rogers' change model
Anticipated conflict (three areas) and the benefits of using a change model
Healthy work environment
Describe department and system-wide implications, impact, and conflict
Strategies for addressing morale and motivation of remaining workforce
Summary/Conclusions
Restatement of purpose
Overview of tasks
What was learned
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“I would sooner believe that two Yankee professors lied, than that stones fell from the sky” –Thomas Jefferson 1807 On hearing an eyewitness report of falling meteorites.“I have traveled the length and breadth of this country and talked with the best people, and I can assure you that data processing is a fad that won’t last out the year.” –Editor in Charge 1957 Business books for Prentice Hall
Prepare a 20 slide PowerPoint presentation with speaker’s notes for senior leadership that outlines a strategic plan to senior leadership regarding the potential impact of future technology on organizational development in a global environment. You will have time for a maximum of 20 slides with footnote. presentation should report new and emerging technologies in TWO of the critical areas listed above.
Describe the technologies and their proposed applications. Consider the implications of these developments for leadership policy and planning. Please be sure to explain how these technologies will enhance corporate operations on a multi-national scale. What must leadership do now to prepare for the technological innovations you describe? Offer concrete recommendations for action.Begin by reviewing the following critical impact areas:
Health and Science
Telecommunications
Defense and Security
The Environment
Household and Living
Education
Transportation and Travel
Leisure and Entertainment
The Church
Ministry Organizations
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I wrote my paper and my feed back was- This is supposed to be a professional writing paper, however there were a lot of errors and run on sentences. Please reread it, make the changes (grammar, spelling, capitalization). It needs to be more professional. Since this suppose to be a professional paper that I am writing for this course to get college credit for this class.
Course Learning Outcome Statement The Course Learning Outcomes section of the portfolio describes how the student has met the learning outcomes for the course(s) that are being pursued through the Prior Learning Assessment Portfolio.
Students are required to write a statement for the learning outcomes that have been identified for the course(s) the student is requesting credit for. The faculty advisor will review the statement. The statement should be well written and supported by sufficient evidence of the student’s learning. It should convey motivation, competence, and the ability to communicate. The focus of the statement is not autobiographical, it should focus on analyzing the student’s learning in the context of the experience. This will be used when determining the number of credits and courses a student receives for learning. The statement should be clear, concise, and descriptive. There is no set length for the narrative, but generally it is three to five pages long, depending on the number of credits/courses being pursued. Students should complete as many pages as necessary to describe their learning and discuss how the learning is connected with the course and degree requirements.
Course Learning Outcome Statement Outline
1. A short introduction identifying the course the student has selected for PLA and describing the learning that the narrative will substantiate.
2. The student should write approximately one paragraph for each course outcome. Each paragraph should describe the following: What you know How you gained the knowledge/how did you learn and how this learning/knowledge relates to the course’s learning outcomes How this learning applied in other contexts (provide clear examples) How this learning relates to college-level learning
3. A short conclusion summarizing your learning and relating it to the course learning.
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EN206: Professional Writing and Presentation
When it comes to professional writing and presentation it’s all about the tone, audience and professional language that are a few of my strong points. The clinical providers and leadership team is my main audience and individuals that I work closely with. The importance of professional writing and presentation is where I learned more as a Senior Administration Assistant II. I crafted the art of writing in the business admin world in sending out emails and business letters to communicate information quickly and organized. Here are some to.
I would like to discuss my experience developing and implementing .docxflorriezhamphrey3065
I would like to discuss my experience developing and implementing a SaaS based CRM application(pega) in my current organization. While business is planning to spin a new CRM application, they had some list of vendors and per the requirements they chose to go with Pega. The next question they had is whether to host the application on premise or cloud. For this, they had multiple discussions with CIO and IT staff evaluating the pros and cons of application hosting on cloud.
In requirements gathering phase Business Owners are involved with application analysts, Application architects to captured requirements. Application architect will determine if a requirement can be met from the application. Requirements are then converted into use cases and Requirement documents. Requirements include both Functional and Non-functional. Requirements play a crucial role as they guide developers on what to code. It will be a huge burden for an organization if requirements change constantly. Hence, Business and IT should spend most of their times to gather requirements.
Apart from Business owners and systems analysts, developers should be involved in development phase. Once the application is developed Quality assurance teams are used to see if the Application is functionally stable i.e. they make sure that all the Requirements gathered are covered by test case. For non-functional requirements security tests, Load test and performance tests are conducted. A Release Manager is also needed for accepting the application into production Environment. Proper requirements will come in handy for success of a project. Also, documentation like Requirements traceability matrix will ensure that each requirement is mapped to tasks and Test scripts.
Reference
· David Bourgeois(2019). Information System for Business and Beyond. Information systems, their use in business, and the larger impact they are having on our world
Focused Written Corrective Feedback:
What a Replication Study Reveals
About Linguistic Target Mastery
Monika Ekiert, LaGuardia CC, City University of New York
Kristen di Gennaro, Pace University
The Debate
Truscott (1996). The case against grammar correction in
L2 writing classes.
Argued that corrective feedback regarding students’ grammar on writing
assignments was not only ineffective but potentially harmful.
Ferris (1999). The case for grammar correction in L2
writing classes: A response to Truscott.
Strongly objected to Truscott’s claims, stating that such claims are more
harmful to students than error correction.
The Debate
Truscott (1996). The case against grammar correction in
L2 writing classes.
Argued that corrective feedback regarding students’ grammar on writing
assignments was not only ineffective but potentially harmful.
Ferris (1999). The case for grammar correction in L2
writing classes: A response to Truscott.
Strongly objected to Truscott’s claims, stating that such c.
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I would do it myself, but I have been taking care of my sick child. please help whiling to pay...
Assignment 1: Personal Narrative
Due Week
In 400-500 words, please share a time in your professional life where you observed an unethical situation. What were your thoughts and opinions on this ethical issue?
This assignment is a personal narrative and does not require any outside sources.
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I would have to identify the character Desiree. I chose Desiree for the reason being is she was told by Armand "the baby is not white therefore you are not white" (pg. 445).
Before all the excitement of the White/Black debate between Desiree and Armand, Armand was the happiest person in the world for a few week. Desiree could sense
tension in the air, but could not exactly pin point where it was coming from (pg.444 para. 5). The great confrontation between Armand and Desiree, left Desiree to seek
guidance from and outside source (her mother Madame Valmonde). Desiree wrote a letter asking her mother, her mothers response was "Come home to Valmonde; back
to your mother who loves, come with your child" (pg 445). After Desiree and the child's departure, Armand was burning the bed, cloths and all other belongings to include
letters Desiree wrote to him. He finds a letter written from his mother to his father saying, " night and day, I thank God for having so arranged our lives that our dead
Armand will never know that his mother, who adores him, belongs to the race that is cursed with the brand of slavery" (pg 446, last paragraph).
The nonfiction character would have to be the gentleman who the story is written about in "A Modest Proposal". The gentleman has hid the fact he was gay since he was
young. The fact that his mother called him "queer" ( Article A modest proposal). His father would call him "sissy" (Article: A modest proposal). The fact that he fantasized
about being straight. I was not until he was about Twenty that he finally came out to his best friend, she accepted him for him. After the long suspense of waiting for the
supreme court, it was announced, "Supreme Court Ruling Makes Same-Sex Marriage A Right Nationwide" (Article: A Modest Proposal). Him and his partner went on to live
together without ever getting married. They didn't need a piece of paper nor a church's blessing to stay together forever.
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I would appreciate your help on this!
Prepare a version of Final Paper by including the following:
Introduction paragraph and thesis statement. See thesis and bibliography attached.
Background information of the global societal issue unemployment and economic opportunity.
Brief argument supporting at least two solutions to the global societal issue.
Conclusion paragraph.
Must document any information used from at least five scholarly sources in APA style
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I will give you an example of the outline paper from my teacher
I must have TWO own document example pages mean Two reference pages to support for the outline paper and must have 2 sources from two that reference on the outline paper
IMPORTANT: the due date on 4/24 at 10 pm mean just have ONE day to do it.
Total: 1 document outline paper must have 2 sources
Own TWO documents of reference papes to support to do the outline paper.
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তাই একজন নাগরিক হিসাবে এই তথ্য গুলো আপনার জানা প্রয়োজন ...।
বিসিএস ও ব্যাংক এর লিখিত পরীক্ষা ...+এছাড়া মাধ্যমিক ও উচ্চমাধ্যমিকের স্টুডেন্টদের জন্য অনেক কাজে আসবে ...
Walmart Business+ and Spark Good for Nonprofits.pdfTechSoup
"Learn about all the ways Walmart supports nonprofit organizations.
You will hear from Liz Willett, the Head of Nonprofits, and hear about what Walmart is doing to help nonprofits, including Walmart Business and Spark Good. Walmart Business+ is a new offer for nonprofits that offers discounts and also streamlines nonprofits order and expense tracking, saving time and money.
The webinar may also give some examples on how nonprofits can best leverage Walmart Business+.
The event will cover the following::
Walmart Business + (https://business.walmart.com/plus) is a new shopping experience for nonprofits, schools, and local business customers that connects an exclusive online shopping experience to stores. Benefits include free delivery and shipping, a 'Spend Analytics” feature, special discounts, deals and tax-exempt shopping.
Special TechSoup offer for a free 180 days membership, and up to $150 in discounts on eligible orders.
Spark Good (walmart.com/sparkgood) is a charitable platform that enables nonprofits to receive donations directly from customers and associates.
Answers about how you can do more with Walmart!"
Leveraging Generative AI to Drive Nonprofit InnovationTechSoup
In this webinar, participants learned how to utilize Generative AI to streamline operations and elevate member engagement. Amazon Web Service experts provided a customer specific use cases and dived into low/no-code tools that are quick and easy to deploy through Amazon Web Service (AWS.)
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A review of the growth of the Israel Genealogy Research Association Database Collection for the last 12 months. Our collection is now passed the 3 million mark and still growing. See which archives have contributed the most. See the different types of records we have, and which years have had records added. You can also see what we have for the future.
Strategies for Effective Upskilling is a presentation by Chinwendu Peace in a Your Skill Boost Masterclass organisation by the Excellence Foundation for South Sudan on 08th and 09th June 2024 from 1 PM to 3 PM on each day.
LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UPRAHUL
This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
environment for investigating the changes in vegetation cover dynamics. Our study utilizes
advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
analyze the transformations that have taken place over the course of a decade.
The complex relationship between human activities and the environment has been the focus
of extensive research and worry. As the global community grapples with swift urbanization,
population expansion, and economic progress, the effects on natural ecosystems are becoming
more evident. A crucial element of this impact is the alteration of vegetation cover, which plays a
significant role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium of our planet.Land serves as the foundation for all human activities and provides the necessary materials for
these activities. As the most crucial natural resource, its utilization by humans results in different
'Land uses,' which are determined by both human activities and the physical characteristics of the
land.
The utilization of land is impacted by human needs and environmental factors. In countries
like India, rapid population growth and the emphasis on extensive resource exploitation can lead
to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
Therefore, human intervention has significantly influenced land use patterns over many
centuries, evolving its structure over time and space. In the present era, these changes have
accelerated due to factors such as agriculture and urbanization. Information regarding land use and
cover is essential for various planning and management tasks related to the Earth's surface,
providing crucial environmental data for scientific, resource management, policy purposes, and
diverse human activities.
Accurate understanding of land use and cover is imperative for the development planning
of any area. Consequently, a wide range of professionals, including earth system scientists, land
and water managers, and urban planners, are interested in obtaining data on land use and cover
changes, conversion trends, and other related patterns. The spatial dimensions of land use and
cover support policymakers and scientists in making well-informed decisions, as alterations in
these patterns indicate shifts in economic and social conditions. Monitoring such changes with the
help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
crucial for coordinated efforts across different administrative levels. Advanced technologies like
Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
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Changes in vegetation cover refer to variations in the distribution, composition, and overall
structure of plant communities across different temporal and spatial scales. These changes can
occur natural.
This document provides an overview of wound healing, its functions, stages, mechanisms, factors affecting it, and complications.
A wound is a break in the integrity of the skin or tissues, which may be associated with disruption of the structure and function.
Healing is the body’s response to injury in an attempt to restore normal structure and functions.
Healing can occur in two ways: Regeneration and Repair
There are 4 phases of wound healing: hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling. This document also describes the mechanism of wound healing. Factors that affect healing include infection, uncontrolled diabetes, poor nutrition, age, anemia, the presence of foreign bodies, etc.
Complications of wound healing like infection, hyperpigmentation of scar, contractures, and keloid formation.
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Liberal Approach to the Study of Indian Politics.pdf
Strategic Management CaseT-Mobile US032.docx
1. Strategic Management Case
T-Mobile US
03/26/2017
Mba-599
Introduction
T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ: TMUS) is Based in Bellevue,
Washington. T-Mobile US is the third largest provider of
wireless voice, messaging and data communications services in
the United States. T-Mobile US was named after T-Mobile
Germany. T-Mobile US offers its services through its
subsidiaries such as GoSmart Mobile. T-Mobile US operates
two flagship brands, T-Mobile and MetroPCS. T-Mobile
acquired MetroPCS in a reverse takeover in 2013. T-Mobile
offers post-paid plans and MetroPCS offers pre-paid plans.
2. Deutsche Telekom is the majority shareholder of T-Mobile US,
owning 65% of the company. Deutsche Telekom is a German
based company. T-Mobile US sells mobile phones, tablets, and
wireless internet. T-Mobile US offers unlimited wireless voice,
messaging, and data communications. T-Mobile also offers
WIFI calling when overseas or if network is out of reach. This
technology allows customers to turn a WIFI connection to their
own towers. The company offers its services through its
advanced 4G LTE network to 71.5 million customers as of 2016.
T-Mobile is capable of reaching 308 million in their homes and
workplace. The company also offers global plans. T-Mobile US
customers can use their services in Canada and Mexico at no
extra charge. Customers can also use their phones in Europe
using Deutsche Telekom’s network. Customers can also use
their cellular devices in Puerto Rico and the U.S Virgin Islands.
T-mobile has about 55 million post-paid customers which make
up about 77% of its customers. MetroPCS has about 16 million
pre-paid customers. T-Mobile also sells service wholesale,
including to Google's Project Fi- program, adding another
373,000 customers in the quarter. Between T-Mobile and
MetroPCS, T-Mobile US operates about 8000 stores. Most of
the stores are authorized vendors and the rest are company
owned. According to Fortune.com, Approximately 230 million
people live within 10 miles of T-Mobile's (tmus, +1.66%)
roughly 3,600 current stores. The company reaches 98% of
Americans. T-Mobile US has about 50000 employees. The CEO
of the company is John Ledger. He is known to be an outspoken
leader and does not fit the mold of a typical CEO. According to
CNNMoney.com, Consumer Reports named T-Mobile the
number one American wireless carrier and in 2017, T-Mobile
was ranked number one in Customer Service Satisfaction by
Nielsen.
T-Mobile US started as VoiceStream Wireless PCS which was a
subsidiary of Western Wireless Corporation. VoiceStream
Wireless was purchased by Deutsche Telekom in 2001 for $35
billion and renamed T-Mobile USA, Inc. Deutsche Telekom
3. completed the acquisition of VoiceStream Wireless Inc. for $35
billion and Southern US regional GSM network operator
Powertel, Inc for $24 billion. In 2013, T-Mobile US, Inc. was
formed through the business combination between T-Mobile
USA and MetroPCS Communications, Inc. The business
combination was accounted for as a reverse acquisition with T-
Mobile USA as the accounting acquirer. Accordingly,
T-Mobile USA’s historical financial statements became the
historical financial statements of the combined company. On
March 20, 2011, DT accepted a $39 billion stock and cash
purchase offer from AT&T for the company. The acquisition
was subject to regulatory approvals,
a reverse breakup fee in certain circumstances, and customary
regulatory and closing conditions. On August 31, 2011, the
United States Department of Justice sued to block AT&T's
merger with T-Mobile on the grounds that it would
"substantially lessen competition" in the wireless market.
Further reports indicated that the FCC would likely oppose the
merger. In December 2013, multiple reports indicated that
Sprint Inc, and its parent company Softbank were working
towards a deal to acquire a majority stake in T-Mobile for at
least US$20 billion. On August 4, 2014, Bloomberg reported
that Sprint had abandoned its bid to acquire T-Mobile,
considering the unlikelihood that such a deal would be approved
by the U.S. government and its regulators. On February 17,
2017, it was reported by Reuters that Softbank was considering
selling its majority share in Sprint to Deutsche Telekom (an
effective reversal of the original deal), citing struggling growth
in the U.S. market, and a higher likelihood that the deal would
be approved by the new administration. T-Mobile US has many
competitors. Its main competitors are Verizon wireless, AT&T,
and Sprint. According to Forbes.com, if the company continues
on its current trajectory in 2016, it might be time for big
competitors like Verizon and AT&T to start worrying. T-Mobile
US is redefining the way consumers and businesses buy wireless
services through leading product and service innovation. The
4. Company's advanced nationwide 4G LTE network delivers
outstanding wireless experiences to 71.1 million customers who
are unwilling to compromise on quality and value. T-mobile US
introduced a set of low-price leasing plans and unlimited plans.
T-Mobile launched its highly lauded “Binge On” feature, which
enables users to stream video onto their mobile devices without
it counting against their data plans. According to T-Mobile 10-
K Form, The wireless telecommunications industry is highly
competitive. We are the third largest provider of postpaid
service plans and the largest provider of prepaid service plans
in the U.S. as measured by customers. Our competitors include
other national carriers, such as AT&T Inc. (“AT&T”), Verizon
Communications, Inc. (“Verizon”) and Sprint Corporation.
AT&T and Verizon are significantly larger than us and may
enjoy greater resources and scale advantages as compared to us.
In addition, our competitors include numerous smaller regional
carriers, existing MVNOs, such as TracFone Wireless, Inc., and
future MVNOs, such as Comcast Corporation and Charter
Communications, Inc., many of which offer or plan to offer no-
contract, prepaid service plans. Competitors also include
providers who offer similar communication services, such as
voice and messaging, using alternative technologies or services.
Competitive factors within the wireless telecommunications
industry include pricing, market saturation, service and product
offerings, customer experience, network investment and quality,
development and deployment of technologies, availability of
additional spectrum licenses and regulatory changes. Some
competitors have shown a willingness to use aggressive pricing
as a source of differentiation. Other competitors have sought to
add ancillary services, like mobile video, to enhance their
offerings.
External Factor Evaluation
Key External Factors Opportunities
Weight
Rating
5. Weighted Score
WIFI Calling and Texting
20%
4
.8
International Services
10%
3
.3
Growth in Data Use
18%
4
.72
Internet Speed
20%
4
.8
Key External Factors Threats
Weight
Rating Score
Weighted Score
Government Regulations
8%
2
.16
Intense Competition
10%
3
.3
Availability of Spectrum
14%
4
8. 3
.39
4
.52
Total
100%
3.43
3.46
2.96
Analysis
External Factors Analysis
T-Mobile Us offers a range of services to its customers. Wi-Fi
calling and texting is a feature only T-Mobile US offers to its
70 million plus customers for no extra charge. Customers can
turn any Wi-Fi connection to cellular tower. Spectrum-wave
penetration is not always reliable, especially when trying to
make calls inside buildings made of concrete. Houses or
building with metal roofs makes spectrum-wave penetration
very hard. T-Mobile US is the only wireless company that offers
such a service. Customers can also use Wi-Fi when traveling to
another country. This feature gives T-Mobile another tool to
stay above the competition. T-Mobile US offers its customers
international calling, texting and data when they travel to
Europe. Customers can connect to Deutsche Telekom network
when in Europe. T-Mobile US customers can also use their
phones when traveling to Canada and Mexico at no extra
charge. T-Mobile US is aggressive in its offers when it comes to
data use. T-Mobile US was the first company, amongst wireless
companies, to offer its customers unlimited data. According to
CNET below is a chart comparing unlimited plans:
Carrier
9. First line Cost
Second line cost
Third line cost
Fourth line cost
Total monthly cost for four lines
AT&T Plus
$90/month*
$55/month
$20/month
$20/month
$180/month*
Verizon
$80/month*
$60/month
$22/month
$18/month
$180/month*
T-Mobile One
$70/month*
11. $40/month
$0/month
$0/month
$90/month*
Sprint post-March 31, 2018
$60/month*
$40/month
$30/month
$30/month
$160/month*
Source: CNET.COM
T-Mobile US is leading the industry in unlimited data plans.
Even though Sprint is cheaper than T-Mobile, it does not have
as a reliable of a service as T-Mobile US. Also, T-Mobile US
$G LTE network covers more Americans than sprint. T-Mobile
also leads all companies in uploads and downloads speed.
13. 5 minutes, 28 seconds
Source: CNET.com
The threats that T-Mobile faces apply to all wireless
communication companies. Threats, such as government
regulations and competition, do not put T-Mobile US in a
disadvantage. T-Mobile US is also going to spend 10 billion
dollars to purchase more spectrums at government auctions. No
data is available for spectrums purchase as the auction is still
going until April 15th, 2017.
Competitive Profile Matrix
T-Mobile is the third largest wireless carrier in the United
States of America. As of 2016, T-Mobile US was leading the
industry in growth. T-Mobile US added net-add of new
subscribers for eight quarters in a row. “ In 2015 we AGAIN
saw 8.3 million customers come to T-Mobile, and 2.1 million in
Q4 - marking 11 consecutive quarters of over 1 million net adds
and 3 quarters in a row with more than 2 million total nets for
the Un-carrier,” said John Legere, President and CEO of T-
Mobile. “That means we added 23,000 customers per day,
EVERY DAY for the last two years, so trust me when I say we
have NO plans to stop disrupting the status quo in wireless!” In
2016, T-Mobile added over 8 million customers. The other
companies cannot keep up with the growth T-Mobile is having.
The closest company, to add as many as T-Mobile, is AT&T.
However, AT&T is mostly adding tablets than regular phone
users. The company announced it is expecting to deliver strong
growth in adjusted EBITDA of between $9.1 and $9.7 billion.
Cash capital expenditures for 2016 are expected to come in at
around $4.8 billion, driven by the addition of another 2.4 to 3.4
million postpaid customers. T-Mobile is also becoming a more
recognizable company. According to Twitter, the company was
mentioned more than any other competitor. The incredible
addition of customers is helping T-Mobile US to increase its
market share. If T-Mobile continues to add customers at the rate
of eight million per year, it will have the biggest market share.
ARPU is low compared to other companies. However, T-Mobile
14. strategy is to make it wireless usage affordable for all. It is the
reason why T-Mobile US is adding more customers than any if
its competitors.
Source: Twitter
Comparison of Churn Rate for T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T, and
Sprint
Source: Fiercewireless.com
T-Mobile US Churn Rate ranks third amongst major companies.
However, Branded postpaid phone churn was 1.46% in the
fourth quarter of 2015, down 27 basis points year-over-year,
marking the best churn improvement of the year. Sequentially,
churn was stable instead of the typical seasonal increase. Other
companies have seen their churn rate increase in the same
period. Coverage was an issue for T-Mobile US. However on
August 2016, T-Mobile US announced that it will match
Verizon’s leading industry 4G LTE coverage by the end of 2017
or sooner. As of 2016, T-Mobile covered 311 million
Americans. According to T-Mobile Chief Technology Officer
Neville Ray, T-Mobile is planning to materially close the gap
by the end of 2017.
Internal Factor Evaluation
Internal Factors/Strength
Weight
Rating
Weighted Score
4G LTE Network Capacity
15%
4
.72
15. Brand Recognition
9%
4
.44
Fastest Growing Telecom Company in the US
20%
4
.8
Large 4G LTE Coverage
12%
3
.48
Higher % postpaid vs. prepaid
7%
3
.33
Employee Satisfaction
13%
4
.56
Internal Factors/Weakness
Weight
Rating
Weighted Score
The ability to Repay Debt
6%
1
.06
Impact of Major Technology Equipment failures on network
9%
2
.18
Lack of Standard Process
9%
2
16. .18
Total
100%
3.75
T-Mobile US has revolutionized how wireless carriers do
business. As T-Mobile US put it “We are the Un-carrier, Un-
satisfied with the status quo and Un-afraid to innovate. The Un-
carrier strategy is an approach that seeks to listen to the
customer, address their pain points, bring innovation to the
industry and improve the wireless experience for all. According
to Forbes.com, In November, T-Mobile launched its highly
lauded “Binge On” feature, which enables users to stream video
onto their mobile devices without it counting against their data
plans. Netflix users of the world rejoiced, and the move
undeniably helped to drive T-Mobile’s massive additions last
quarter. Also according to Forbes.com, People are dropping
their old carriers and hopping on the bandwagon for a number
of reasons. T-Mobile has lured quite a few customers away from
Verizon by introducing a set of low-price leasing plans. Yet the
network’s real strength is its innovative data capabilities. T-
Mobile added more customers than any of its competitors for
the last two years. T-Mobile US added more than 8 million
customers in each of the last two quarters. These additions
represent far better growth than any other company operating in
the wireless sector. According to Nasdaq.com, the company
announced it is expecting to deliver strong growth in adjusted
EBITDA of between $9.1 and $9.7 billion. Cash capital
expenditures for 2016 are expected to come in at around $4.8
billion, driven by the addition of another 2.4 to 3.4 million
postpaid customers. T-Mobile US continue to expand its
capacity through the re-farming of existing spectrum and
implementation of new technologies including Voice over LTE
("VoLTE"), Carrier Aggregation, 4x4 MIMO, and 256
Quadrature Amplitude Modulation ("QAM"). As of February
17. 2017, T-Mobile covers more than 98% of Americans matching
the leader in coverage, Verizon wireless. According to T-
Mobile US annual report, we generate the majority of our
service revenues by providing wireless communication services
to branded postpaid and branded prepaid customers. Our ability
to acquire and retain branded postpaid and prepaid customers is
important to our business in the generation of service revenues,
equipment revenues and other revenues. In 2016, our service
revenues generated by providing wireless communication
services by customer category were:
• 65% branded postpaid customers
• 31% branded prepaid customers
• 4% wholesale customers, roaming and other services
T-Mobile US was ranked the top wireless company to work for
by its employees according to Glassdoor.com.
Businessinsider.com ranked T-Mobile US as the number 17
company to work for in the U.S. T-Mobile US reviews its
employees’ salaries and hourly rates and match with market pay
of the best companies in the U.S.
T-Mobile US acquired MetroPCS through a reverse of
acquisition. It was a great business move. However, the lack of
standard procedures could become a problem in the future.
Being able to pay debt is a must for organizations to be
successful and profitable. However according to T-Mobile US
financial reporting, America’s third-largest wireless provider
reported a net income of $297 million in the final quarter of
2015, up from just $101 million a year earlier. Operating
activities brought in $2.2 billion across the quarter, service
revenues were up 11.7% year-over-year and adjusted EBITDA
shot up by 30.2% to $2.3 billion. Total revenue rose by over a
point to $8.25 billion, just beating past the average analyst
estimate of $8.2 billion.
Financial Ratio Analysis
36. $1 of assets that the company owns. In 2015 and 2016, the
company increased its asset turnover to $0.58.
Quick Ratio
T-Mobile US quick ratio was almost steady, 1.59 in 2014 and
1.58 in 2015 and 2016. This indicates that the company can only
cover more than its current liabilities by using all cash-on-hand,
liquidating short-term marketable securities and monetizing
accounts receivable.
Gross Profit
T-Mobile US has been aggressive going after its competitors
and so far it is winning. The gross profit margin increased in
the last three years. In 2014, the gross profit margin was 47.88
and in 2015 it increased to 53.32. The same trend continued in
2016 as it increased to 55.56. The 55.56% gross margin for the
company shows that 55.56% of revenues generated by the firm
are used to pay for the cost of goods sold. The gross margin
profit increase is an indication of increased competition. It
explains the company’s strategy to become the number one
wireless company in the country.
Operating profit margin
The operating profit margin for T-Mobile US has also increased
in the last three years. In 2014, the operating margin was 4.79%
and in 2015 it was 6.44%. The profit margin increased in 2016
to 10.21%. For every dollar of revenues generated, $.10 is left
after deducting cost of goods sold and operational expenses.
Increasing operating margin is a good sign. T-Mobile US
strategy to be more competitive and offer the best handsets and
products is working.
Net profit margin
The profit margin for T-Mobile has increased year over year
since 2014. In 2016, the profit margin was at 3.77%. This
suggests that for every dollar of revenue generated by T-Mobile
US, $.0377is created for shareholders. Increasing the net profit
margin means more pay out for shareholders.
37. Return on Assets and Return on Equity
The company’s return on assets has also been increasing year
over year. In 2015, it was 1.14% and in 2016 it increased to
2.19%. So in 2016, for every dollar of company assets the
company is generating $0.0219 in net income. This is a good
sign for T-Mobile US. The same trend continues for ROE. ROE
has increased from 4.21%, in 2015, to 8.08% in 2016. So for
every dollar in equity, the company is generating $0.08 in net
income.
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SOC 1010, Introduction to Sociology 1
Course Learning Outcomes for Unit VI
39. Upon completion of this unit, students should be able to:
1. Analyze the ideas of sociological theorists in terms of their
historical, economic, and social contexts.
1.1 Use the major perspectives in sociology to better understand
current events.
4. Evaluate patterns of behavior through sociological skills and
theory.
6. Explain how social structure shapes an individual’s life
chances.
6.1 Determine when decisions are made from free will and when
they are made within the
confines of social status and role.
Reading Assignment
Chapter 10:
Social Class
Chapter 11:
Global Inequality
Unit Lesson
Stratification
When discussing stratification, it is useful to think of the image
40. of geographical strata or a layer cake with
multiple layers. Each layer of stratification contains similar
properties within, but differing properties from the
other layers.
Society is also comprised of layers, which we call groups or
classes. Each class has similar properties within
the class, but differs considerably from other classes. Within
each class, people have certain life chances and
everyday practical consequences, including housing size,
alcohol consumption, and mate selection. These
are all different from one class to another.
On one level, this seems obvious. However, Durkheim
admonishes never to assume a practice without first
studying it. We turn to theory to help understand how
stratification works.
Functionalists, a la Parsons, study what makes social order
possible. According to functionalism, there are
two major ways for solidarity: common beliefs/values (which
fuse members together) and the integrative role
of the major social institutions. Kingsley Davis and Wilbert
Moore tried to discover the function of stratification.
They were functionalists, and as such, believed that
stratification maintained social equilibrium. In their essay
“Some Principles of Stratification,” Davis and Moore answered
their question concerning the function of
stratification thusly: “(Its function is) to ensure that the most
important positions are conscientiously filled by
the most qualified persons.” (1945:244).
To Davis and Moore, the division of labor included four
categories: economic, political, technological, and
religious. They saw these categories as necessary for the
survival of society.
41. In each area, there are certain jobs that are more important and
thus more highly regarded. However, these
positions are also the ones that require the most training and
talent. Doctors would not go through the
rigorous training they are required to complete were it not for
the outcome, said Davis and Moore (1945).
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Global Inequality
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They further argue that societies motivate people to fill these
important but difficult roles and positions by the
use of unequal rewards.
Most sociologists are very skeptical of the functionalist
approach to stratification. For one reason, we need
only look to the patterning of who becomes a doctor in our
society to see that it is more than simply the best
suited for the job. After all, medical school is very expensive,
even with scholarships. However, functionalists
are good at pointing out areas that sociologists should study and
for describing conditions of stratification.
Conflict theory offers better explanations for stratification.
42. Karl Marx believed that in all societies, people produce goods
to satisfy their needs. In doing so, societies will
differ. For example, things such as families, governments,
education, religion, law, and cultural values will all
be different for a society based on hunting and gathering than
they will for a postindustrial society.
Social structure refers to stable networks that connect people to
each other and to society. This social
structure shapes the options available to people. What shapes
the social structure? According to conflict
theory, the mode of production shapes the structure.
Along this line, Marx predicted that there would eventually be
two classes: those who own the means of
production (the bourgeoisie) and those who own the labor (the
proletariat). Accordingly, those with the means
and power will control those without the means and power.
Marx also predicted that one day, the proletariat
would recognize this control and rise up to overcome the
bourgeoisie. The options available to people are
shaped by the social structure, which is shaped by the means of
production. This is the foundation for
understanding stratification from a Marxist sociological
perspective.
Think about it this way. Say you work for a huge conglomerate
called ABC Company, and you wish to take a
vacation. Are you the one who decides when you take your
vacation, or do you need your boss’ input on how
many days you can take off, and when it is convenient to take
those days off? Most workers must make their
choices within the structure of their job. If you own ABC
Company, you do not need anyone’s permission to
take a vacation.
43. Although Marx’s views have not fully been realized with
respect to revolt, we do see a clear distinction
between the haves and have-nots within our society.
Sociologists study these distinctions. Additionally,
sociologists study how networks of social relationships, such as
family, law, and economy, are connected.
When we look at patterns of behavior, we ask who benefits.
During the time Marx was writing, he noted that the capitalists
of his day wanted to lengthen the workday and
to increase the production of the workforce. Who would
benefit? The owners would! In our own time, we might
ask ourselves, who benefits when businesses take their
production to foreign lands? The owners do, of
course. Who benefits from privatized schools? The owners do.
Another key element in Marxist theory is the fact that those of
means have power and therefore have a vested
interest in keeping things the way they are (maintaining the
status quo). Both the bourgeoisie and the
proletariat have an economic position defined by their structural
position. Only the bourgeoisie recognizes
class-consciousness and works together with the other people in
the group. There is a sense of solidarity
based on shared interests of the position.
However, among the proletariat, interests are fragmented by
differing religious beliefs, ethnic loyalties,
prestige distinctions, and the rhetoric of separation. Can you
think of ways that we, the proletariat, are
fragmented from each other? (And yes, you do belong to the
proletariat, even if you only own a small
business.)
Max Weber also wrote prolifically about stratification in
44. society. According to Weber, it was determined not
simply by who owns the means, but also by the values of the
group. We act on both our economic interests
and on our values. For Weber, there are three types of
inequalities: market, status, and power.
Weber believed there are three market situations that result in
economic inequality. The labor market, which
divides people into employers and employees, creates an
economic inequality. The money market, which
separates creditors and debtors, also creates an economic
inequality. Finally, the commodity market, which
differentiates sellers and buyers, property owners and tenants,
and so on, also creates economic inequality.
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Another area for inequality is a status group. Weber noted that
status inequality (or prestige) bases itself on
the prevailing values and ideals of society. For example, actors
have more prestige than police officers have,
and singers have more prestige than office clerks have. Being
part of a status group means having some
sense of shared identity with one another. This identity comes
with a desire to maintain and protect one’s
position. How? Each status group selectively interacts within
45. the group by socializing with their own group,
inviting group members to their homes, sending their children
to the same schools, and joining the same
organizations.
A final type of inequality is one of power. Weber argued that
parties organize for the pursuit of power. These
groups are action-oriented, can be political or not, and can be
based on economics (class) or on the ways
people live (status).
In the following units, we will discover stratification based on
gender, sexuality, race, and ethnicity.
Reference
Davis, K., & Moore, W. (1944). Some principles of
stratification. American Sociological Review, 10(2),
242-249.
Suggested Reading
Learn more about this week’s topics by researching in the
databases of the CSU Online Library. The following
sources can be found in the General OneFile database:
Bickford, D. (2012). “We all like to think we’ve saved
somebody:” Sex trafficking in literature. Journal of
International Women’s Studies, 13(3), 127-137.
Bierman, A., & Schieman, S. (2007). Religious activities and
46. changes in the sense of divine control:
Dimensions of social stratification as contingencies. Sociology
of Religion, 68(4), 361-372.
Chuang, J. (2006). Beyond a snapshot: Preventing human
trafficking in the global economy. Indiana Journal
of Global Legal Studies, 13(1), 137-164.
Millican, M., & Tiapula, S. (2008). Identifying the victims of
human trafficking. Prosecutor, Journal of the
National District Attorneys Association, 42(1), 34-41.
Potocky, M. (2010). The travesty of human trafficking: A
decade of failed U.S. policy. Social Work, 55(4),
373-376.
Rotolo, T., & Tittle, C. (2000). IQ and stratification: An
empirical evaluation of Herrnstein and Murray’s social
change argument. Social Forces, 79(1), 1-29.
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47. Learning Activities (Non-Graded)
SocThink
Your textbook provides several opportunities for you to explore
relevant topics, from personal self-exploration
to challenging questions concerning topics being studied in this
unit. Taking the time to read and respond to
these opportunities will help you learn and apply the
information being studied. These opportunities can be
found on the following pages:
o Pg. 241
o Pg. 242
o Pg. 245
o Pg. 247
o Pg. 251
o Pg.256
o Pg. 257
o Pg. 260
o Pg. 268
o Pg. 271
o Pg. 272
o Pg. 277
o Pg. 280
o Pg. 282
o Pg. 285
o Pg. 286
48. Check Your Learning
Quizzes are a way to self-test to see if you understand what you
are studying. The textbook provides a brief
“Pop Quiz” for each chapter. Take advantage of this learning
tool to enrich your learning experience! The
answers are provided, so you can check and see how well you
did. For this unit, the quizzes are available on
the following pages:
Caste System
Use the textbook and the Internet to learn about the caste
system in India. Although now illegal, the caste
system is still a lived reality today. List and explain the five
job-based castes. Find examples of each. Discuss
mobility in a caste system.
When you write your paper, be sure to include in-text citations
and a reference page.
These are non-graded activities, so you do not have to submit
them. However, if you have difficulty with any
concepts, contact your instructor for additional discussion
and/or explanation.
49. Strategic Management Case
T-Mobile US
Phase 2
04/18/17
MBA-599
T-Mobile US Current Strategy
T-Mobile US current strategy is veered toward easing customers
pain points and making handsets and wireless services
affordable to all. T-Mobile US main strategy is the UN-Carrier
strategy. The UN-Carrier strategy is meant to make cellular
services affordable for customers, especially families, by
eliminating contracts, fees, and allowing customers to upgrade
their handsets whenever they choose to. Since 2013, T-Mobile
US has adopted several strategies. It was the first major
wireless company to introduce “no contracts” services to its
current customers and to those who would like to join T-Mobile
US innovative approach to the wireless industry. The company
even offered to pay off contracts for those who wanted to switch
from Verizon, AT&T, and Sprint. Next, T-Mobile US
introduced BINGE ON as part of its UN-CARRIER strategy.
BINGE ON allowed customers to stream videos and music apps
50. without using their data allowance. It gave a way, for
customers, to stream unlimited data without extra charges. T-
Mobile US, then, introduced unlimited data plans as part of its
UN-Carrier strategy. On January 2017, T-Mobile US announced
that it will eliminate taxes and fees to its T-Mobile One
unlimited data plans. The UN-Carrier strategy is a pricing
strategy. T-Mobile US wants to be the cheapest and most
affordable organization in the wireless industry. T-Mobile US is
eliminating fees and taxes which in turn will help the
organization reduce its customer service cost. By simplifying
customer's’ monthly billing statements, T-Mobile is hoping to
reduce calls to its call centers. According to T-Mobile US, one
third of customers’ calls are related to billing. The move will
also improve customer service quality and decrease the churn
rate. At the end, the UN-Carrier strategy is going to help the
organization cut operational costs and the saving can be used to
keep improving its products and services. The price reduction
strategy for subscriptions has helped T-Mobile US add over
thirty million customers since 2013. T-Mobile US has been
offering its customers an option to make calls over WIFI
networks. If a customer is in an area where the network signal is
weak or not effectively penetrating buildings, T-Mobile US
customers can connect to any WIFI network and use their
handsets as if they were using any wireless tower. Buildings
constructed with concrete or have heavy metal roofs are making
spectrum penetration ineffective. T-Mobile US is using VoLTE
technology. VoLTE stands for voice over LTE which allows T-
Mobile US to repurpose spectrum from slower 2G and 3G
speeds to LTE. According to Neville Ray, the company’s chief
technology officer, T-Mobile is the first U.S. carrier to deploy
cell service relying on LTE-U — technology that uses broadcast
frequencies typically meant for Wi-Fi signals. Another of T-
Mobile’s recent lab inventions is the Digits feature, which
allows a single phone number to ring across many devices. It
also lets one phone hold multiple phone numbers. The latest
technology T-Mobile is using is call Enhanced Voice Services
51. (EVS). EVS is next generation voice technology. EVS
technology works better than Volte technology. It is more
reliable and covers more distance. EVS uses broader audio
frequency range which translates to a more realistic sounding
voice audio. The latest technology T-Mobile US laboratories are
working on is the 5th generation technology which will improve
the range of services, quality of calls and data speed. On
January 5, 2017, T-Mobile announced that it would go "All In"
on Unlimited by making T-Mobile ONE the only postpaid
consumer plan available at the Un-carrier. T-Mobile One
eliminated taxes and fees.
SO Strategies
T-Mobile US is the third largest wireless provider in the United
states of America. As of the Q4 of 2016, T-Mobile has over
seventy million customers. Since 2012, T-Mobile US has seen
record customer growth. According to 451 Research, T-Mobile
has added an average of eight million customers since 2014.
Since 2012, T-Mobile has doubled the number of its customers
growing it from over 33 million to over 70 million. This
increase is by far the best in the industry, outpacing competitors
like Verizon and AT&T. Since the end of 2012 to the 2016, T-
Mobile increased its market share from 10% to over 17%.
Verizon’s market share was -1% and AT&T was 1%. The Un-
carrier strategy was unleashed in waves. The strategy, has
helped T-Mobile, increase its customer base and be a major
player in the wireless industry. It has disrupted the wireless
industry and redefined the way operators do business. The many
of promotions, stemming from the Un-Carrier strategy, has
helped T-Mobile increase its market share. Since the launch of
the Un-Carrier Strategy, T-Mobile has been increasing its
market share. Customers are switching from companies like
Verizon, AT&T, and Sprint to T-Mobile. According to
Consumer Intelligence Research Partner(CIRP), “The third-
largest mobile carrier posted by far the highest growth rate for
new phone activations among customers transferring from a
competitor, at 42% of its base that was at risk of leaving in the
52. quarter”. According to Shimp, “sales promotion is any incentive
used by organizations to induce consumers to buy a brand and
to encourage the sales force to aggressively sell it” Shimp
believes that when such incentives are given, promotion has the
power to influence the behavior of the buyers and to encourage
brand switching. The Un-Carrier Strategy has helped, T-Mobile
US, to propel its market share to new heights and to retain
already existing customers. Expanding coverage and acquiring
high quality spectrum are two opportunities available, to T-
Mobile US, to keep increasing its customer growth. According
to the 2016 T-Mobile Investor Factbook, “T-Mobile continues
to expand its coverage breadth and currently provides 4G LTE
coverage to 314 million people, up from zero 4G LTE coverage
four years ago. The Company is targeting to provide 320 million
people with 4G LTE coverage by year-end 2017”. At the end of
2016, T-Mobile US used 70% of its spectrum for 4G LTE
coverage compared to 52% in 2015. The organization is also
aggressively re-farming its spectrum committed to 2G and 3G.
Expanding 4G LTE coverage is crucial to its growth. Closing
the gap between its top two competitors, Verizon and AT&T,
will benefit growth and quality of services. 4G LTE enables
customers to download and upload at high speeds and great
quality. In 2015 alone T-Mobile doubled its LTE geographic
coverage and now covers 97% of Verizon customers. In Q4
2016, T-Mobile’s average 4G LTE download speed was 24.4
Mbps compared to Verizon at 24.3 Mbps and AT&T at 23.9
Mbps. In Q4 2016, T-Mobile's average 4G LTE upload speed
was 12.1 Mbps compared to Verizon at 8.5 Mbps and AT&T at
7.6 Mbps. T-Mobile US expanded its coverage using high
quality spectrum. Coverage expansion did not affect its service
quality either. Sometimes quantity means less quality. However,
the great news for T-Mobile is that the quality did not take a
back seat to quantity but rather the opposite.
WO Strategies
Historically T-Mobile’s Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) has
been low compared to the competition. According to Statista, T-
53. Mobile’s ARPU at the end of Q4 2016 was at $43.14, Verizon
was at $45.54, and AT&T was at $51.12. One might conclude
that because of the low ARPU, T-Mobile’s revenue is would
also be the lowest compared to the competition. The low ARPU
is a result of all the Un-carrier strategy moves made by T-
Mobile. According to T-Mobile’s Investor Fact Book, the low
ARPU is due to one of the Un-Carrier Strategies “Data Stash”
which allowed customers to carry over their unused data to the
next billing cycle. In addition, dilution from promotional
activities had an impact on ARPU. T-Mobile’s low ARPU does
not reflect how well the organization’s is doing in service
revenue year-over-year. T-Mobile’s revenue was up year-over-
year to 12.2% between 2015 and 2016. This increase lead the
wireless industry year-over-year. According to T-Mobile, the
increase of service revenue was due to increased customer base
growth and expansion markets. Customer growth and expansion
is due to the aggressive moves T-Mobile has been making to
purchase more spectrum. The expansion and positive customer
growth has offset the low ARPU. Bandyopadhyay (2016) said,”
With greater maturity in the marketplace, operators attract more
marginal customers leading to inevitable squeezing of ARPU
and margins”. Competition is fierce in the wireless industry,
and organizations are desperate to attract new customers or steal
customers from each other. Something must give and one of the
best ways to do that is by offering low prices. T-Mobile’s
ARPU is low due to competition and to the aggressive moves
that the organization has been making through its strategies. T-
Mobile wants to make its services affordable to all and mostly
families. Competition is affect prices. T-Mobile had to make its
prices more attractive if it wanted to beat competition.
Customers were willing to give up better coverage to save on
their wireless monthly charges. The strategy worked for T-
Mobile and made the fastest growing wireless company in the
country. Economic theory would predict that a monopoly area
would have higher prices, and thus higher ARPU and lower take
rate, than an area with competition.
54. ST Strategies
T-Mobile’s leadership is the main reason the organization has
been successful. Since taking over as T-Mobile’s CEO, John
Legere has transformed the wireless industry in the U.S. John
Legere became the organization’s CEO in 2012. Since then, T-
Mobile has more than doubled its customer base from about to
33 million customers to over 70 million customers. His
aggressive strategies have so far paid off and made T-Mobile
US a major player in the wireless industry. Under his watch, T-
Mobile overtake Sprint as the third largest carrier in the U.S. In
March 2013, The Un-Carrier marketing campaign begun. The
campaign is John Legere’s signature initiative to reinvent T-
Mobile and make a force to be reckoned with. T-Mobile
Introduced twelve elements every few months. T-Mobile is
lacking diversification compared to its top two competitors,
Verizon and AT&T. Verizon and AT&T both offer home
internet. AT&T merged with Direct TV. The point of the
diversification strategy is to set a brand apart. Verizon and
AT&T are aggressively diversifying their organizations. T-
Mobile was in talks with Sprint to merge but the merger did not
go through. In addition, T-Mobile and Sprint merging cannot be
called diversification. T-Mobile has many options to diversify
its operations. There are four potential players in the merger
discussions. Charter, Comcast, Dish, and Sprint. Most likely, T-
Mobile, will merge with one of this companies. The best
merger, in my opinion, would be a merger with a cable
company. Technologies are changing every week. Customers are
streaming more and more. A merger with a cable company such
as Comcast would make T-Mobile an even more competitive
organization. The merger would give T-Mobile access to new
customers and to combine its already successful Un-carrier
strategies with offers that include home internet and TV
bundles. Under, John Legere, T-Mobile has more than doubled
its customer base. Effective leadership is essential to a
successful organization. According to Matassa 2006,
Successful implementation of management programs requires
55. explicit buy-in by senior management, as they determine
strategy and must provide insights into the objectives of the
organization.
WT Strategies
T-Mobile US Operating Expense for Q4 2016 was $942 Mil. T-
Mobile US Interest Expense forQ4 2016 was $-399 Mil. The
higher the ratio the stronger the company’s financial strength is.
So as of December 2016, T-Mobile interest coverage was 2.36.
According to Nasdaq.com, Verizon’s interest coverage was 7.06
at the end of Q4 2016 and AT&T’s interest coverage was 3.48 at
the end of Q4 2016. Compared to the top two wireless operators
in the U.S, T-Mobile’s interest coverage is low. T-Mobile is
generating enough net income due tower payments and the
acquisition of spectrum. The organization need to acquire low
band spectrum that would give it more coverage and bring in
even more customers. The good news is that T-Mobile is
growing at a record pace. The organization more than doubled
its customer base in the last four years from 33 million to over
72 million. Low and spectrum, which helps with signal
penetration into buildings, has been the pain point for T-
Mobile’s coverage. T-Mobile took part in the government
auction and won big. In this year’s auction, T-Mobile has more
than quadrupled its low-band spectrum holdings. T-Mobile won
45% of all spectrum sold in the auction. T-Mobile picked up
spectrum with licenses covering 100% of the country and Puerto
Rico. The successful purchase of low band spectrum is going to
make T-Mobile US one of the top wireless provider in the
country. AT&T and Verizon has a used spectrum holdings and it
is already congested and crowded. Customers are going to enjoy
better quality service on an already fast network. The purchase
will help T-Mobile increase its net income and in turn increase
its interest coverage ratio. Being able to bring in even more
customers and not have to invest as much on spectrum for the
next few years will increase T-Mobile net income.
BCG Analysis for T-Mobile US
Stars
56. T-Mobile more than doubled its customer base in the last four
years. T-Mobile went from 33 million customers to over 70
million customers. Customer growth has been the main reason.
Consumer Intelligence Research Partners reported That “in
2016, T-Mobile easily posted the highest growth rate for new
phone activations among customers transferring from a
competitor, at 42% of its base that was at risk of leaving in the
quarter.” Verizon was at 14%, AT&T was at 10%. Combining
both customers who transferred other carriers and new first time
mobile phone users, T-Mobile had a net 31% of activations.
Verizon was at 1% and AT&T was at 3%. T-Mobile outstanding
industry-leading customer growth was due to its Un-carrier
strategy. T-Mobile made it its priority to become customer
friendly. T-Mobile launched 13 Un-carrier strategies in four
years. The organization eliminated contracts, offered free
international data roaming, introduced unlimited music and
video streaming, upgrading phones anytime, and latest move
eliminated all taxes and fees with all unlimited plans. T-Mobile
went from the fourth largest wireless operator in the US to
third. T-Mobile strategies for growth have been paying and it
should continue the same trend as it is also expanding its
coverage with the latest spectrum purchase from the government
auction.
Cash Cows
T-Mobile has always had issues with network coverage
especially in the rural areas. Compared to other organizations
such as Verizon and AT&T, T-Mobile was lagging in coverage.
T-Mobile’s network is the fast 4G LTE network (Figure 3). T-
Mobile has an opportunity to make its network a cash cow. T-
Mobile’s network evolution has been significant to its success.
In 2013, T-Mobile had zero LTE point of presence. Next, T-
Mobile covered 305 million customers with its LTE coverage.
In another word, T-Mobile is, now, covering 97% of Verizon’s
customers. Today, T-Mobile covers 314 million people and in
pace to cover 320 people by the end of 2017. T-Mobile is the
only organization that offers WIFI calling, a service that allow
57. customers to connect to any WIFI hotspot and use their devices
as if they are connected to regular towers. Low-band spectrum
has been a pain point for T-Mobile’s network coverage. The
low-band spectrum allows signals to penetrate homes and
buildings. The organization made spectrum deals to cover more
point of presence (POP). Today, T-Mobile covers 258 million
with its low-band spectrum. The need to cover more POPs is
dire for its continuous success. We started to analysis as the
government auction to bid on spectrum was taking place. T-
Mobile purchased 45% of available low-band spectrum and
spent eight billion dollars. After the purchase of low-band
spectrum T-Mobile is going to cover almost every inch of the
US and Puerto Rico.
Question Marks
Voice stream PCS, Suncom Wireless, Eliska Wireless, Aerial
Operating, and Metro PCS Company are all subsidiaries of T-
Mobile USA. Out of all its subsidiaries, Metro PCS is the only
wireless provider that have been posting strong customer growth
and bring more revenue than all the other subsidiaries together.
The other subsidiaries are either losing customers or breaking
even. In 2016, prepaid net additions were 2.5 million which lead
the prepaid industry. It would have been more if the other
subsidiaries did not lose customers. Wholesale net additions
also added customers, however wholesale ARPU is very low
compared to the industry average. Both the subsidiaries and
wholesale units have high prospects have high growth
prospects. Since subsidiaries operate as separate entities, the
effect of the slow growth is not negatively affecting T-Mobile
US operation or growth. Some subsidiaries are fast growing
and can turn into Stars with time.
Space Matrix Analysis
The Space analysis recommends aggressive growth strategies.
T-Mobile is in a strong position and should act to maximize its
strategies. T-Mobile US need to continue its wireless revolution
to build on its already existing competitive advantage. The
organization should also match any moves by its top
58. competitors, especially the ones that could made by Verizon and
AT&T and stay ahead of the curve. T-Mobile needs to keep
innovating its Un-carrier strategy by keeping prices lower than
competitors and by keeping the pressure. The organization need
to keep its network expansion which will allow it cover new
markets. T-Mobile US needs to keep the pressure on
competition and attack their strengths. The aggressive
marketing campaigns, that T-Mobile US has been waging,
should continue to avoid complacency. T-Mobile should also
use its strong financial position and keep attacking its
competitors with weak financial positions such as Sprint. The
organization should also keep attacking its competitors’
weaknesses. T-Mobile should also keep offering customers
different service from competition such as WIFI calling, data
international roaming, free calls to Mexico and Canada and
Volte technology to increase its competitive advantage. T-
Mobile needs to keep growing by either merging with a wireless
company or even better a cable company. This move would
allow T-Mobile to become me diversified and offer alternative
services to customers. T-Mobile US needs to develop new
technologies such as 5th generation wireless systems.
Developing a 5th generation technology is needed to align its
aggressive strategies. T-Mobile US would support increasing its
competitive advantage by staying aggressive with developing
new technologies.
IE Matrix Analysis
T-Mobile’s EFE total weighted average is 3.64 and IFE total
weighted average is 3.75. The IE matrix results suggest that T-
Mobile should follow intensive and aggressive strategies. One
strategy is market penetration. Market penetration would help
T-Mobile US to increase its market share. The organization
should introduce new products and services to stay aggressive.
A merger with a cable organization would make T-Mobile to
introduce new products and services. T-Mobile is already
offering low prices and it is also pursuing a very aggressive
marketing campaign. The organization has been advertising its
59. brand, products and service in every way possible. In the last
four years, T-Mobile US has more than doubled its customer
base. T-Mobile should continue its intensive and aggressive
moves to gain more market share. Market Development is
another strategy T-Mobile US can pursue. T-Mobile US should
keep expanding its network by purchasing more spectrum and
especially low-band spectrum. Network expansion would help
T-Mobile US address one of its main pain points. The lack of
network coverage in rural areas and in certain states like
Montana has been T-Mobile’s weaknesses. This move would
align with T-Mobile’s already aggressive strategies like the Un-
carrier strategies. T-Mobile US should look to increase its
ARPU by pushing already existing products such as mobile
hotspot and ask its sales force to match its aggressive strategies
by offering customers add-ons such Name ID which allow
customer to filter incoming also and avoid scam calls among
other features. T-Mobile should also focus on increasing its
business accounts. The organization is already offering low
prices for business accounts where each line cost only 16
dollars. T-Mobile CEO John Legere said that 40 percent of
carriers' wireless revenue comes from business users. T-Mobile
US market share of business accounts is low compared to
competition. Product development is another strategy T-Mobile
should use for its aggressive campaign. Product development
can be achieved through addressing customer needs or
extending the brand. Operationally, T-Mobile should consider
backward integration, forward integration and horizontal
integration.
Strategic Alternatives
T-Mobile introduced an aggressive strategy to businesses
through its 9.0 Un-carrier business. Business accounts make up
about 14% of T-Mobile’s wireless sales. Business accounts
remain low compared to other wireless organization. Business
accounts are different from regular accounts (individuals or
families). Businesses value network quality and reliability over
low cost. For example, a truck delivery business would not be
60. able to use T-Mobile’s network due to its lack of coverage in
rural areas. Business accounts are still a challenge for T-Mobile
US. According to T-Mobile’s CEO, 99.7% of business employee
over 500 employees and 90% of businesses employee less than
20 employees. T-Mobile Us has a lot of catching up to do when
it comes to business accounts. T-Mobile should focus on an
aggressive Un-carrier strategy for businesses. It should follow
the same strategy for the business segment as it did with the
consumer segment especially with the new spectrum the
organization just purchased from the government auction. The
simplicity and transparency of the 9.0 Un-carrier business
strategy should be a strength for T-Mobile as the other wireless
operators keep offering more complicated and more expensive
business plans.
Evaluation of Organizational Structure
T-Mobile Us is include T-Mobile and Metro PCS. T-Mobile US
president and CEO is John Legere. He has served as the
company’s leader since 2013. He has over 34 years of
experience in the wireless communication and technology
industries. His Vice president is David Carey and has been with
the company since 2013. He also has 34 years of experience in
in the telecom and energy industries. T-Mobile US subsidiary,
Metro PCS, is run by Tom Keys. Tom Keys is also the president
of T-Mobile Indirect channels. T-Mobile’s organizational
structure type is hierarchical. This type of structure has clear
lines of communication, unifies department, managers are the
clear leaders, and subordinates know to whom address any
questions or concerns. The hierarchical structure promotes
efficient operations and cost savings through economies of
scale. This type of structures usually present some challenges
when it comes to communication between departments. We can
say from experience working for T-Mobile US, that some of the
disadvantages which come with the hierarchical structure such
as lack of communication, lack of innovation, and lack of
collaboration does not apply to T-Mobile US. Upper
management has an Open-door policy and innovative ideas are
61. welcomed. Room for growth within the organization is high and
the organization prefers to promote from within. The culture of
the organization is veered toward employee satisfaction. Pay is
very competitive and the organization either matches or beat the
competition. T-Mobile was recognized as the “Best Place to
Work” and “Top Employer” by industry experts, the media, and
human rights organizations year after year. As an employee of
this organization, it is very hard to find any recommendations to
change the way the company is doing business. However, the
company is relentless in its pursuit to be the best organization
to work for. Continuous improvements are very important to the
leadership of the organization. T-Mobile US is always searching
to better itself through surveys and leadership involvement with
all employees.
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Appendix
SWOT Matrix
Strengths (S)
1- High Customer Growth
2- Quality Service
3- Un-Carrier Strategy
4- Skilled Work Force
5- Innovative Leadership
Weaknesses (W)
1- Low ARPU
2- Different Procedures Within T-Mobile US
3- Low Band Spectrum
Opportunities (O)
1- Acquiring high-quality spectrum
2- Increasing Market Share
3- New Technologies and Services
63. 4- Coverage Expansion
SO Strategies
Acquiring high quality spectrum and coverage expansion would
support growth and increase quality service. Un-Carrier strategy
would support increasing market share.
WO Strategies
High quality spectrum and coverage expansion would help
increase profit and offset the decreasing ARPU
Threats (T)
1- Less diversification compared to competition
2- Interest coverage
ST Strategies
Innovative leadership and UN-carrier strategy would help
initiate diversification and stay competitive
WT Strategies
Acquiring low band spectrum and maintaining would help the
organization cover interest which in turn would minimize
Internal weaknesses and External Threats.
BCG Matrix
High
Stars
Customer Growth: 31% of wireless industry in 2016
Questions Mark
Subsidiaries and Wholesale: Aside from Metro PCS, other
subsidiaries are not growing as fast
Low
Cash Cows
Network Coverage
Dogs
64. None
High
Low
Relative Market Share
IE Matrix
Strong
3.0 to 4.0
Average
2.0 to 2.99
Weak
1.0 to 1.99
High
3.0 to
4.0
Grow and Build
Medium
2.0 to
2.99
Low
1.0 to
65. 1.99
Space Matrix
Internal Strategic Position
External Strategic Position
Competitive (CA)
Industry (IS)
A
X
I
S
X
-1 Product Quality
-3 Market Share
-5 Brand Image
-1 Product Lifecycle
Average: -2.5
+6 Barriers to Entry
+6 Growth Potential
+5 Access to Financing
+4 Consolidation
Average: 5.25
66. Total axis X score=
2.75
Financial (FS)
Environmental (ES)
A
X
I
S
Y
+5 ROA
+4 Leverage
+6 Liquidity
+6 Cash Flow
Average: 5.25
-2 Inflation
-1 Technological Changes
-2 Competitive Environment
-2 Demand
Average: -1.75
Total axis Y score=
3.5