As the nation’s largest wireless company, we serve 109.5 million retail connections and operate more than 1,700 retail locations in the United States. Globally, we offer voice and data services in more than 200 destinations.” [ (Verizon Corporation, 2015)
In 2004, Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) was added to the Dow Jones Industrial Average, which was an extremely powerful move for Verizon, and for the telecommunications industry (“Marketwatch,” 2012). The company name, “Verizon”, was a combination of the Latin word “veritas”, meaning certainty, and “horizon”, always looking forward toward progress. With this newly merged corporation, Verizon was able to take advantage of the 7.1 million and 72 million potential GTE wireless customers, and 43 million land based Bell Atlantic customers (“Verizon,” 2012). Verizon Communications has several main products and services that are offered to customers, and are more than just a wireless provider. Verizon Wireless is the branch of the company that provides wireless phone and data solutions to consumers.
Running head: FINAL STRATEGIC PLAN Final Strategic Plan University of Phoenix Samantha Huggins Final Strategic Plan In the business environment, there are different ways to become successful. In order to be successful, a potential business owner must achieve the goals of having steady strategic planning and strategic management, to exist in its market to establish high profits. These goals are the foundation that makes up a good business in the business environment, and are known to be important. In addition, strategic planning is accommodating by implementing the company’s mission statements, visions statements, value statements, SWOTT analysis, balanced scorecard, and a communication plan, that are all beneficial to determine the future of the business about to prosper. As a result,
Strategic Initiative Learning Team B FIN /370 26 February 2012 Farookh Syed Strategic Initiative Introduction. Technology creates opportunities for people and organizations achieve their dreams (Microsoft.com). Microsoft’s innovation has led to quality, high profile and dynamic products which many businesses and consumers desire in a product. In the past year Microsoft has launched products such as Xbox Kinect, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Phone, and Bing. While these products are highly successful Microsoft continue to push the envelope to create and improve products that are synchronized with tablets, PCs, game systems, and phones in businesses and consumers to increase their productivity.
Week 7: How will professional organizations play a role in your professional life? Alvin Mataac DeVry University Introduction Personal development is essential to the successful performance of any organization. In the 21st century, with growth of science and technology the expectations of people with professional knowledge and skills have also increased. The organization of professional training has become one of the main functions of personnel management. Organizations such as IBM, Motorola and General Motors annually spend billions of dollars on professional development and training of their employees and even created their own standing universities and institutes.
Lowe’s Business Analysis Cherie Cain, MGT/521 Management March 31, 2012 Lowe’s Mission Statement Customer service and community service are core commitments at Lowes-and they have been for more than 60 years. Being a good neighbor means being committed to improving the places their employees and customers call home. We see that as an investment in their future. We’ve grown that investment as Lowe’s has grown from a small-town hardware store in North Wilkesboro, N.C., to the second largest home improvement retailer in the world. http://responsibility.lowes.com/community/our-programs/our-mission/ Lowe’s offers a complete line of products and services for all home and commercial remodeling projects.
A recent focus is the burgeoning area of information security – critical in today’s business and government sectors. Recognizing that the most valuable employees are those with relevant real-world business and technology skills, we established a presence in the continuing and professional education arena. In 1996, DeVry Inc. acquired Becker CPA Review, which subsequently joined forces with Conviser Duffy CPA Review. Today, Becker Professional Education complements DeVry University’s growing range of educational services and is the world’s leading provider of preparatory coursework for various professional certification exams. In addition, the University’s Keller Center for Corporate Learning offers a unique mix of corporate education, tailored learning and professional training solutions that addresses today’s most pressing business challenges.
According to the things that I have reviewed, I feel that Verizon’s current organizational culture seems to be a clan. In 2011, one of Verizon’s biggest goals was to create a leadership culture to lead shareholder value. With this goal, Verizon shows that they are investing resources and time to creating leadership values by providing ample training in the workforce. I feel that Verizon is heading into the Adhocracy Culture. Also in 2011, McAdam introduced the, Leading Shareholder Value (LSV).
| | Law and Ethics | | Venessa Robinson | 5/23/2010 | | I. Company background AT&T is the largest communications holding company in the world by revenue. With 276,280 employees worldwide, they serve customers nationwide with a broad range of wireless voice and data services. AT&T is the nation’s largest broadband and Wi-FI provider with the nation’s largest directory. AT&T uses a Net Credit Service (NCSA) system to quantify each employee’s seniority.
The company is committed to upholding solid principles of corporate governance and they always aim to provide a safe and positive place to work. This company combines a true passion for its business, along with exceptional agility in managing market shifts and a solid focus on delivering long-term results. Together, these attributes have fueled the company’s progress for over six decades, which translates into exceptional will power. In addition, the company’s strategies for profitable growth include expanding the stores networking and driving margin growth through inventory management, private brand sales, regionalization, unique vendor relationships, store enhancements and operating