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German Dixon NT1230 Unit 6 Problem Set 1. Which of the following service priority guidelines are not accurate? You should rate departmental issues according to how the issues affect senior management. 2. Place these troubleshooting steps in the correct order, using the procedure described in this lesson as your guide: Document the solution (4) Establish the symptoms (1) Test the result (3) Select the most probable cause (2) 3.
One Step Ahead Consultant CanGo Week 6 Analysis Team B: One Step Ahead November 24, 2013 One Step Ahead Consultant CanGo Week 6 Analysis Team B: One Step Ahead November 24, 2013 Table of Contents Executive Summary .3 SWOT (Strengths, Weakness, Opportunities, Threats) Analysis 3 Market Analysis 5 The Target Market………………………………………………………………………...6 Geographic area & Size of audience………………………………………………………6 Gender and Age…………………………………………………………………………...6 Occupation and Income levels…………………………………………………………….7 Trends & Outlook…………………………………………………………………………7 The Competition 7 Recommendation………………………………………………………………………….8 Competitive Analysis 8 Amazon Overview………………………………...………………………………………9 Amazon’s Strategy and Objectives………………………………………………………..9 Barnes & Noble Overview……………………………………………………………….10 Barnes & Noble’s Strategy and Objectives……………………………………………...10 Electronic Arts, Inc. Overview…………………………………………………………..11 Electronic Arts, Inc. Strategy and Objectives. …………………………………….…….11 Recommendations for CanGo. …………………………………………………………..12 Financial analysis 12 Borrowing Profitability…………………………………………………………………..13 Ongoing Sales……………………………………………………………………………14 2008 – Financial Report………………………………………………………………….14 Profit Margin……………………………………………………………………………..15 Liquidity……………………………………………………………………………….…15 Strategic Planning 16 Conclusion 18 References 20 Executive Summary This consulting report intended for CanGo’s efforts to generate new business endeavors to increase the vitality of the business while entering into the electronic gaming industry which is quickly growing. There are major quantities of demographics that will affect the On-Line Gaming environment. Electronic entertainment has transformed with increased access to interactive games online with the use of high-speed internet.
CASE ANALYSIS REPORT WILSON’S FAMILY RESTARUANT Presented to Professor John Pippy Memorial University OF Newfoundland Presented by Heather Careen Student # 201231388 August 8, 2014 Table of Contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 3 COMPANY OVERVIEW AND BACKGROUND 3 THE PROBLEM 4 CURRENT MARKETING SITUATION 4 SWOT Analysis 4 Consumer Analysis 5 Competitor Analysis 6 Constraint 7 IDENTIFICATION AND ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES 7 RECOMMENDATIONS 9 Products and Services 9 Increasing Marketing Communication 10 Establish Loyalty 11 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 11 BUDGET/EVALUATION 12 References 13 APPENDIX A – SWOT Analysis 14 APPENDIX B – Segmentation Scheme 16 APPENDIX C – Customer Analysis 18 APPENDIX D – Competitor Analysis 20 APPENDIX E – Analysis of Alternatives 22 APPENDIX F - Recommendation 24 APPENDIX G – Implementation Plan/Budget 26 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY John Wilson, owner of Wilson’s Family Restaurant, is faced with problems of declining sales, retaining customers and new competition. The purpose of this paper is to analyze the situation facing Wilson’s Restaurant and to provide a report summarizing the analysis and recommending a course of action to strengthen the restaurant’s brand, increase relationships with its customers and provide the best dining experience possible. To accomplish the task at hand a SWOT analysis was developed to discuss the restaurant’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. As well, a consumer analysis was provided to discuss the relevant benefit segments for the restaurant. As Swiss Chalet is going to be the new kid on the market, Wilson’s competition, a competitive analysis of Swiss Chalet is also provided in the report.
Running Head: Centurylink Leadership and SWOT analysis Centurylink Leadership Analysis Company SWOT Analysis Managing Organizations & Leading People Task 1 version 2 Stephenie Grover 000249051 Western Governors University 1 Centurylink Leadership and SWOT Analysis 2 Contents Abstract ........................................................................................................................................... 3 Centurylink Leadership Analysis Company SWOT Analysis ........................................................ 4 Qwest/Centurylink Idaho Falls Sales Leadership Practices ............................................................ 5 Effects of current leadership and Organizational Culture............................................................... 7 Qwest/Centurylink Idaho Falls Sales Center SWOT Analysis ....................................................... 8 Strengths of Centurylink ............................................................................................................. 9 Weakness of Centurylink ............................................................................................................ 9 Organizational Opportunities .................................................................................................... 11 Organizational Threats .............................................................................................................. 12 Centurylink Idaho Falls Sales Center Primary Leader Analysis .................................................. 12 Transformational Leadership Strengths ........................................................................................ 13 Transformational Leadership Weaknesses ................................................................................... 14 Recommendations for Primary Leadership Development
Veterans Outreach Program Charles Eaton MM522 Marketing Management Dr. Kamal Veterans Outreach Program TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 # SECTION 1.0 EXRCUTIVE SUMMARY #3 SECTION 2 SITUATION ANALYSIS SECTION 2.0 MARKET SUMMARY #5 SECTION 2.2 SWOT ANALYSIS #6 SECTION 2.3 COMPETITION #7 SECTION 2.4 PRODUCT OFFERING #7 SECTION 2.5 KEYS TO SUCCRSS #10 SECTION 2.6 CRITICAL ISSUES #10 SECTION 3 MARKETING STRATEGY # SECTION 3.0 MISSION #10 SECTION 3.2 MARKETING OBJECTIVES #11 SECTION 3.3 FINANCIAL OBJECTIVES # SECTION 3.4 TARGET MARKET # SECTION 3.5 POSITIONING # SECTION 3.6 STRATEGIES #
Western Governors University New Product Development Horizon Computers Danielle Corley RWT 1 April 19, 2012 Table of Contents Executive Summary ………………………………………………………………………… 3-4 Introduction………………………………………………………………………………….. 5-6 Porter’s 5 Forces……………………………………………………………………………... 6-7 Threat of new competition…………………………………………………………… 6 Threat of substitute products………………………………………………………… 6 Bargaining power of customers……………………………………………………… 6 Bargaining power of suppliers……………………………………………………….. 6 Intensity of competition rivalry……………………………………………………… 7 SWOT Analysis……………………………………………………………………………… 7-8 Strengths……………………………………………………………………………... 7 Weakness…………………………………………………………………………….. 7 Opportunity…………………………………………………………………………..
Solving the Case of John with the Transcultural Integrative Ethical Decision-Making Model Maggie Dunn 02/05/2011 Capella University COUN5215 PROFESSIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC ETHICS FOR COUNSELORS/THERAPISTS Marjorie Hotaling Table of Contents Abstract 3 1. Introduction 4 2. Section 1 4 Weighing the Ethical Dilemma 3. Section 2 6 Synopsis of State Laws 4. Section 3 8 Resolution of Ethical Dilemma 5.
* Contents 1 introduction 3 2 negotiation 3 2.1 context of negotiations 3 2.2 forms of negotiations 4 2.3 tangible / intangible factors 5 3 culture 6 3.1 cross cultural comparisons 6 3.1.1 Power distance 7 3.1.2 INDIVIDUALISM 7 3.1.3 MASCULINITY 8 3.1.4 UNCERTAINTY AVOIDANCE 8 3.1.5 PRAGMATISM 9 3.1.6 INDULGENCE 9 3.2 SHARED VALUES 9 3.3 THE INFLUENCE OF CULTURE ON NEGOTIATIONS 10 4 NEGOTIATION STRATEGIES 10 4.1 FAMILIARITY 10 4.2 OPTIONS 11 5 CONCLUSION 12 REFERENCES 13 APPENDIX 1 – THE CONTEXT OF INTERNATIONAL NEGOTIATIONS 15 APPENDIX B – SCHWARTZ’S CULTURAL VALUES 16 appendix c – dual concerns model 17 * 1 introduction Kelly (a Canadian citizen) is employed as an Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) by the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program (JET) in Soto, Japan. The JET program was designed by the Japanese government to improve its English language education through the exchange of international teachers. It was anticipated that this exchange would also foster a deeper understanding at the grass-roots level of the importance and value of integration between different cultures. Any workplace problems the ALTs encounter during their employ can be resolved with the assistance of the Conference of Local Authorities for International Relations (CLAIR) as required. However, CLAIR should only intervene if the host institution is unable resolve the problem by itself.
Bell Canada: The VoIP Challenge Table of Contents Key Issues 1 Risks Associated with New VoIP Technology 1 Decreasing Fixed Line & Long Distance Revenues 1 Increasing Competition 1 Situational Analysis 2 PESTEL Analysis 2 Political/Legal 2 Economical 2 Social 2 Technological 3 SWOT 3 Strengths 3 Weaknesses 3 Opportunities 3 Threats 4 Conclusion 4 Industry Analysis 4 Five Forces of Competition 4 Competitive Analysis 5 Corporate Analysis 6 Corporate Level Strategy 6 Business Level Strategy 6 Organizational Structure 6 Analysis of Alternatives 6 Status Quo 6 Enter VoIP Industry Separate from Bell Organization 7 Enter VoIP Industry as a Division of Bell Canada 7 Enter VoIP Through a 3rd Party 8 Progressive Market Penetration 9 Decision Criteria 9 Key Recommendation 9 Enter VoIP Industry as a Division of Bell Canada 9 Progressive Market Penetration 10 Risk and Contingency Planning 10 Appendices 11 Appendix A: SWOT Analysis 11 Appendix B: Industry Analysis - Porter’s Five Forces 11 Appendix C: Competitive Analysis 12 Appendix D- Decision Criteria Matrix 12 Appendix E- Force Field Analysis 13 Appendix F – Changes in Long Distance Services Revenues 13 Appendix G – Changes in Dial-Up vs. HSI Subscribers 14 Executive Summary Bell Canada is the current market share leader in its industry. Their main customer base is located in Quebec and Ontario, and also Eastern provinces through its majority stake in Aliant. Some key issues that Bell should be concerned about are risks associated with new VoIP technology, decreasing fixed line and long distance revenues, and increasing competition. Government regulates communication through the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC). The CRTC has been actively promoting greater competition in long distance