...SYLLABUS STR/581 SYLLABUS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS STR/581 STRATEGIC PLANNING & IMPLEMENTATION MAIN CHARLOTTE CAMPUS 04/01/2013 TO 05/06/2013 Copyright © 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. COURSE DESCRIPTION THIS CAPSTONE COURSE INTEGRATES CONCEPTS FROM ALL PRIOR COURSES IN THE PROGRAM. STUDENTS APPLY THE CONCEPTS OF STRATEGIC PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION TO CREATE SUSTAINABLE, COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE FOR AN ORGANIZATION. OTHER TOPICS INCLUDE ENVIRONMENTAL SCANNING, STRATEGIC ANALYSIS, CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, IMPLEMENTATION AND EVALUATION, AND RISK MANAGEMENT. POLICIES FACULTY AND STUDENTS/LEARNERS WILL BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR UNDERSTANDING AND ADHERING TO ALL POLICIES CONTAINED WITHIN THE FOLLOWING TWO DOCUMENTS: UNIVERSITY POLICIES: YOU MUST BE LOGGED INTO THE STUDENT WEBSITE TO VIEW THIS DOCUMENT. INSTRUCTOR POLICIES: THIS DOCUMENT IS POSTED IN THE COURSE MATERIALS FORUM. UNIVERSITY POLICIES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. BE SURE TO READ THE POLICIES AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH CLASS. POLICIES MAY BE SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT DEPENDING ON THE MODALITY IN WHICH YOU ATTEND CLASS. IF YOU HAVE RECENTLY CHANGED MODALITIES, READ THE POLICIES GOVERNING YOUR CURRENT CLASS MODALITY. COURSE MATERIALS BARNEY, J. B. (2007). GAINING AND SUSTAINING COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE (3RD ED.). UPPER SADDLE RIVER, NJ: PEARSON PRENTICE HALL. MINTZBERG, H., GHOSHAL, S., LAMPEL, J., & QUINN, J. B. (2003). THE STRATEGY PROCESS: CONCEPTS, CONTEXTS, CASES (4TH ED.). UPPER SADDLE...
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...Management Planning Paper Tammy C Johnson MGT/330 10/16/2011 Derrick J. Walters Management Paper Tyco is the organization that I will be talking about in my paper. I will evaluate the planning function of management. I will explain the influence that legal issues, ethics, and corporate social responsibility have had on management planning. Last I will analyze at least three factors that influence the company’s strategic, tactical, operational, and contingency planning, by the end of this paper I hope that I will have explained all the function’s related to management involving Tyco. Surrounded by actions accepted by the management team, planning is always the main task required where management will lay down the goals and foundation that the business will follow. From a professional viewpoint, goals are established in connection with the views related to the organizations general mission. Tyco has a mission statement that reads, "We will increase the value of our company and our global portfolio of diversified brands by exceeding customers' expectations and achieving market leadership and operating excellence in every segment of our company." (Tyco.com, 2004, 1). The best way of accomplishing such goals, calls for the management team to explain the best plan possible that would improve work for the organization. As those significant factors, must weigh greatly upon the management supervising the Tyco...
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...Strategic Management Process Paper “Strategic management is a set of managerial decisions and actions that determines the long-run performance of a corporation. It emphasizes the monitoring and evaluating of external opportunities and threats in light of a corporation’s strengths and weaknesses.” (Wheelen & Hunger 2010). It short it is the planning, environmental scanning, and industry analysis for the company. It can be broken out in four phases: Phase 1-Basic financial planning: Managers plan and propose the following year’s budget. They perform this task on very little information given from within the firm. In short it’s a projection/estimate of the following years proposed budget. This happens usually over the timeframe of one year. Phase 2-Forecast-based planning: This is where a more long term projections is created and manager propose five-year plans. Which is when they begin to analyze the much longer and time intensive projects that may take longer than one year. Something of this magnitude is very time consuming, often a full month of managerial activity to make sure all the proposed budgets fit together. Endless meetings take place to evaluate proposals and justify projections. Phase 3-Externally oriented (strategic) planning: Upon failure or Frustration with ineffectual five-year plans, top management takes control of the planning process by initiating strategic planning. The company seeks to increase its responsiveness to changing markets and competition...
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...college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training • Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years • Languages: Speak English, read English, write English • Specific skills: Confer with clients to identify and document requirements, conduct business and technical studies, design, develop and implement information systems business solutions, provide advice on information systems strategy, policy, management and service delivery, develop and implement policies and procedures throughout the software development life cycle, conduct reviews to assess quality assurance practices • Computer and technology knowledge: Windows, Intranet, Internet, Multimedia software, Word processing software, Spreadsheet software, Presentation software, Office suites, Electronic mailing software • Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment, work under pressure, tight deadlines, repetitive tasks, attention to detail, combination of sitting, standing, walking • Essential skills: Reading text, document use, numeracy, writing, oral communication, working with others, problem solving, decision making, critical thinking, job task planning and organizing, computer use, continuous learning • Job title: Business systems analyst Skills and knowledge requirements: • Education: Completion of high school, completion of college/CEGEP/vocational or technical...
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...Riordan Manufacturing Strategic Plan Riordan Manufacturing Strategic Plan This paper was structured by Team A and based on the strategic plan of Riordan Manufacturing. Team A completed an environmental scan, strategy formulation, strategy implementation and also completed evaluation and controls. There is a significant amount of information that is discovered through this process which will benefit Riordan Manufacturing and their business operations. In result, Riordan Manufacturing is able to benefit from this process because they use it as an edge in the industry and gain a lead on the competition. Environmental Scan The internal environmental scan for Riordan Manufacturing is included in the SWOT analysis; a group which determines the weaknesses and strengths. A strength for Riordan would be their solidified brand name which helps them keep a strong reputation among their clientele. Furthermore, Riordan benefits from having access to high-end natural resources. In regards to downfalls, Riordan suffers from their high cost of structure and the lack of access to ideal key distributions. In addition, the external environmental scan of the SWOT analysis is comprised of opportunities and threats. Riordan has some potential in removing internal trade barriers and the introduction of the latest technology. Riordan’s threat is the increment of those trade barriers and the introduction of substituted products. Competitive Advantages The manufacturing...
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...2011 Homer Johnstone Organizing as a Management Function The planning function of management is the process of setting goals and objectives for an organization to achieve over a set period. A plan will include activities and tasks that need to be completed in order to reach the ultimate goal. An organization that neglects to establish and monitor plans will become disorganized and eventually lose control of practices performed throughout the corporation. In This paper, I will evaluate the planning function of WorldCom management. In addition, it will analyze its legal ethnical and social issues the company faced. Lastly, it will examine the factors that influenced WorldCom tactical, operational, and strategic planning. The Planning function: WorldCom WorldCom is a telecommunications U.S based company found by Bernard Ebbers in 1983 as a small long distance discount telecom company. It acquired many small telecommunication companies and became one of the largest long distance providers by 1995. In 1997, WorldCom took over MCI for thirty seven billion dollar. At that time, acquisition of MCI was the largest acquisition in the history of America and it made WorldCom the second largest telecom company in America after AT&T. “Today, it is perhaps best known for a massive accounting scandal that led to the company filing for bankruptcy protection in 2002” (www.investopedia.com). The function of planning at WorldCom centered on public relations and a need to develop campaign...
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...Syllabus School of Business MGT/437 (3 Credits) Version 6 Project Management Puerto Rico Campus - Guaynabo Copyright © 2009, 2008, 2006, 2004 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course examines project management roles and environments, the project life cycle, and various techniques of work planning, control, and evaluation for project success. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. • Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality. Course Materials Kerzner, H. (2006). Project management: A systems approach to planning, scheduling, and controlling (9th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley. Meredith, J. R. & Mantel, S. J. (2006). Project management: A managerial approach (6th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley. All electronic materials are available on the student website. Microsoft® Project® 2007 (Virtual Desktop) Week One: Project Definition Details Due Points Objectives 1.1 Determine...
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...Management Planning Paper In management, each of the four functions, planning, organizing, leading, and controlling, are crucial to the development of any business. Involving employees in the planning process help them understand the goals of the organization. Planning is analyzing a situation, determining the goals that will be pursued, and deciding in advance the actions needed to pursue the goals. This paper will evaluate the planning function of the Halliburton Company and analyze the impact that legal issues, ethics, and corporate social responsibilities have on management planning along with examples of each, and analyze three factors that influence strategic, tactical, operational, and contingency planning. Planning is the core area of all the functions of management. Halliburton Company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas with an additional headquarter in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. Halliburton Company provides various products and services to the energy industry worldwide. Halliburton serves the upstream oil and gas industry throughout the lifecycle of the reservoir, from locating hydrocarbons and managing geological data, to drilling and formation evaluation, well construction and completion, and optimizing production through the life of the field. The company operates in three divisions: Drilling, Evaluation, and Digital Solutions; Fluid Systems; and Production Optimization. The Drilling, Evaluation, and Digital Solutions division offers...
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...| What comparison technique did you use? | Process of Elimination | What ethical, organizational and legislative requirements did you need to consider? | Anti-discrimination; Business ethics; Privacy laws; Copyright and intellectual; OHS legislation | Task B Identify the implementation strategies available to the ferry operator. Justify you choice(s). | Some people must know what the system is and how to use it than teach other staffs. After that the new system can replace with the old system. | Create a dot-point implementation plan ensuring that you cover: * staff needs * organisational needs * compliance requirements * communication of system processes * methods of training and support * a summary of contingencies | * Staffs needs to know how to use the new system. * Organisational need a plan to use the shortest possible time to teach the new system to staff. * The personal safety. Need to ensure that staff of the company’s * It can use Email...
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... |STR/581 Strategic Planning & Implementation | Copyright © 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This capstone course integrates concepts from all prior courses in the program. Students apply the concepts of strategic planning and implementation to create sustainable, competitive advantage for an organization. Other topics include environmental scanning, strategic analysis, corporate social responsibility, implementation and evaluation, and risk management. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. • Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality. Final Exam The final electronic exam is an individual and not a collaborative assignment. Students are expected to abide by the University’s Student Code of Conduct policy and refrain from receiving unauthorized assistance, collaborating, or inappropriate...
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...UNIZIK/ACC/Ph.D./2011387014F DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTANCY, FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA SEPTEMBER, 2012 TABLE OF CONTENTS Certification Approval Declaration Acknowledgement List of Tables Abstract CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.0 Background to Study 1.1 Statement of Research Problem 1.2 Objective of Study 1.3 Research Question 1.4 Research Hypothesis 1.5 Significance of the Study 1.6 Scope and Delimitation of Study 1.7 Limitations CHAPTER TWO LITERATURE REVIEW 2.1 Historical Background 2.2 Conceptual Frame work 2.3 theoretical Frame work 2.4 Review of Current Literature CHAPTER THREE METHODOLOGY 3.1 Design of the Study 3.2 Data Collection 3.3 Method of Data Analysis CHAPTER FOUR DATA PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION 5.1 Summary 5.2 Conclusion 5.3 Recommendations 5.4 Suggestions for Further Studies Bibliography Appendix CERTIFICATION This is to certify that this research work was carried out by Bennett, B. Bennett of the Department of Accountancy Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. _______________________ Prof. B.C. Osisioma Date. APROVAL This paper titled “Exploring the Challenges of Strategic Management Accounting in Post Global Economic Crisis Era: Implications for the Nigerian Professional”, has been Accepted as meeting required standard. In past fulfillment for the award of Ph.D. in Accounting of NnamdiAzikiwe University, Awka;...
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...This brief is prepared for the management of Kudler Foods to follow the recommended Accounting Information Systems recommendations. Now that we have recommended a solution design for the industry specific software, we need to set a system of internal controls and to clearly outline the risks that are inherent in these systems. To begin, internal control systems are the various methods and measures designed to safeguard assets, to check the accuracy and reliability of accounting data, to promote operational efficiency, and to encourage adherence to prescribed managerial policies. First, there we will identify the risks and internal control points by incorporating these risks into the flowcharts provided in the information systems. The risks for the payroll system are bad inputs that would lead to deficient or distorted payroll amounts (requiring input controls), improper access of the files by the wrong people (personnel controls & access controls), and loss of these critical records (backup systems for this data). The risks inherent in the AR system are in making sure the inputs to the system are reliable. There are risks in the inputs to the system, to make sure the system processes the transactions correctly and completely, and the calculations are sound and the outputs of the system are correct. Furthermore, there are risks in the controls within the database to make sure the data is stored correctly and that the proper inventory is accessed in a manner that will preserve...
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...Strategic Planning {What is it? How do you do it?} [pic] 2008 Table of Contents Page Content 3-4 Introduction 5 Section 1: The “What” of Strategic Planning 6 Why should departments and agencies plan strategically? 7-8 Section 2: The “How” of Strategic Planning 9-10 How do I gather data and where do I get it from? 11 Participant Selection 12 Survey/focus group question development 12-14 Core Values Development 15-17 Organizational “Purpose” Development 17-19 Organizational “Vision” Development 19-20 Organizational “Mission” Development 20-22 Organizational “Goals and Objectives” Development 22-25 What are Action Steps and how are they developed? 25 Performance Audit – Review of Organizational Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats [SWOT] 26 Gap Analysis – Compare SWOT analysis information with Draft goals and objectives 26 Contingency Planning – Worst and Best Case Scenarios 26 Integrated Functional Plans – Action Steps 27 Implementation Considerations 27 Monitoring and Evaluation 28 -42 Short Cut – Simplified Planning Model 43-57 Section 3: Sample Plan 58 Points to Remember Introduction This document is intended to provide the reader with information about strategic planning. It is organized into three sections to help the reader better understanding what strategic planning is about and how it...
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...Strategic Planning {What is it? How do you do it?} [pic] 2008 Table of Contents Page Content 3-4 Introduction 5 Section 1: The “What” of Strategic Planning 6 Why should departments and agencies plan strategically? 7-8 Section 2: The “How” of Strategic Planning 9-10 How do I gather data and where do I get it from? 11 Participant Selection 12 Survey/focus group question development 12-14 Core Values Development 15-17 Organizational “Purpose” Development 17-19 Organizational “Vision” Development 19-20 Organizational “Mission” Development 20-22 Organizational “Goals and Objectives” Development 22-25 What are Action Steps and how are they developed? 25 Performance Audit – Review of Organizational Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats [SWOT] 26 Gap Analysis – Compare SWOT analysis information with Draft goals and objectives 26 Contingency Planning – Worst and Best Case Scenarios 26 Integrated Functional Plans – Action Steps 27 Implementation Considerations 27 Monitoring and Evaluation 28 -42 Short Cut – Simplified Planning Model 43-57 Section 3: Sample Plan 58 Points to Remember Introduction This document is intended to provide the reader with information about strategic planning. It is organized into three sections to help the reader better understanding what strategic planning is about and how it...
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...France 19 4.1 Project Identification 19 4.2 Classified the Project 20 4.3 Identification of Risks and measures to minimize the risk 21 5. Conclusion 23 6. List of Illustrations 24 1. Introduction The planned International Conference – “Launching Strategy of a new product”, reported to our management and sales persons is a new Project and has to be well organized and effectively realized. To ensure that the project leads to a suitable performance and to improve project success, a Risk Management Plan needs to be developed very early in the planning stage. For the project success, it is essential that potential risks are identified, categorized and evaluated. This seminar paper focuses on the relationship between the project organization and the application of risk management and the importance of implementing a Risk Management system to achieve the project objectives. This paper is subdivided into three parts, Project Management, Project Risk Management and Organize an International conference. The first part describes what a project Management (PM) and the advantages and disadvantages of PM are. It shows the success factors in projects and the control of the project progress. The second part focuses on the Risk Management in projects and its importance for the project success. The...
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