...Business Strategy John Smith [pic] Submission Date: 21 March 2012 PREFACE At the time of writing, this report was an accurate reflection of ****, a Grade 1 ‘Oustanding College”. However, in March the college underwent an Ofsted inspection for which the outcome is not yet known. Introduction NBBC is a large provider of further education, higher education and work-based learning with around 900 staff (644 full-time and substantive part-time) and an annual income of approximately £29 Million. In 2010/11, the College provided for a diverse age range of learners from 5 – 88 years, with approximately 3,140 full-time, over 10,000 part-time and in excess of 2,300 work-based learners. The College’s vision is to: • Continue to be graded ‘Outstanding’ by OFSTED with student success rates being in the top 5% for all general further education colleges; • Increase its market share in North Yorkshire and South Leicestershire and be recognised nationally for specialisms in Creative Arts, Logistics and Transport and the Built Environment; • Generate operating surpluses which enable investment to secure a continuing improvement in the experience of all students at the College and to increase the College’s impact within our local communities. The College currently operates on two main sites, Bradford and Leeds, as well as outreach centres at Filey, Bermuda...
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...Chern's Staffing Strategy Melanie Caple Indiana Wesleyan University Staffing, Performance Management and Training HRMT 537-01A Merle Heckman March 29, 2015 Chern's Staffing Strategy Introduction Cherns is an upscale department store that is owned and operated by two siblings Ryan and Ann Chern. Chern’s currently employs over 19,000 employees and has 140 department stores located in 28 states across on the East Coast and in the Midwest. Chern’s ultimate focus and foundation has been built on customer service because they are directly dealing with the customers at each department store. Their staffing strategy is geared towards hiring the right candidates for their full time and part time sales associates that are able to grow and develop their skills for potential higher positions in the organization. We are going to take an in depth look at their current staffing strategies and determine what alternate steps should be taken to allow them to remain competitive and grow their talent pool for future growth within the organization. Long term and short term process and outcome goals While developing the appropriate staffing strategy, Cherns should develop both long-term and short-term process goals that are related to the business strategy. This is important so the management team at Cherns has goals set in place to meet the objectives of the organization and understand how they are performing in accordance with these objectives. Since customer service is key to...
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...Gateway Technical College has served its community since 1911 maintaining a their focus on the current mission statement which states: “…collaborate to ensure economic growth and viability by providing education, training, leadership, and technological resources to meet the changing needs of students, employers, and communities,” (The Gateway Conversation, 2009). Collaboration with the community is the foundation of the Gateway Technical College history. The history and story of Gateway is an exciting and unique one, which reflects their role as leader and innovator in the educating and servicing a diverse student body. Gateway development of distinctive educational programs to meet the current and future needs of employers give students a competitive advantage and employability skills that surpass those of competitors. Gateway Technical College is one of sixteen technical colleges in the Wisconsin Technical College System. Gateway operates independently from the other fifteen colleges, but is governed by the Wisconsin Technical College System regulations. The industry and sector that Gateway can be classified under would be Technical and Trade Schools (Census.gov, 2012). The product that Gateway offers is programs that include apprenticeships, certificates, and associate degree courses all geared towards career training programs. Gateway is mandated through the state to set certain charges for classes to align with the Wisconsin Technical College System. This is where...
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...personal responsibility is the capability to take the initiative to follow necessary steps to insure personal goals in college and life in general. Personal responsibility is having a well-adjusted outlook of actions needed to achieve personal goals in life. Success is responsibility and responsibility is personal social management. Personal responsibility is the capability to take the initiative to follow necessary steps to insure personal goals and in life in general. Success is responsibility and responsibility is personal social management. Success by my own definition is consciously taking the initiative to excel in every goal I pursue. I see responsibility as social management related to how I perceive and treat others. Personal responsibility is a well-adjusted outlook of actions needed as I work and plan to achieve my own personal goals. My personal actions and interactions towards peers, family, friends and coworkers determine my liability towards others, and how their inner perceptions and attitudes toward me might correlate our ability to assist each other's achievements and goals. My having an objective consideration and adequate understanding the needs goals of others and how my peers can creatively use our unique differences to successfully complete any job, task or goal we as a group pursue. Taking personal responsibility for success in college My position is that taking personal responsibility in all aspects of my task and assignments can lead to positive...
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...effectiveness.” That was the genesis behind the PDP program - to attract and prepare high-potential college graduates for successful management careers. In addition, it did provide rotational experience for the new hires, as they would spend one year in their work area of choice and then next year would spend six months in the two other areas before returning to their home bases for career assignments. This provided the employee with the opportunity to broaden their knowledge of the SUPERVALU, Inc. business. Both of these items indicated that SUPERVALU, Inc. was at least thinking about what it took to train a leader to do the basics of leadership. The last positive outcome of the PDP effort was that SUPERVALU recognized it as just the beginning of training and development programs within the company. This indicated they recognized they needed to do more in the area of training their leadership. The fundamental problem with their PDP effort was it was focused at creating leaders, not a leadership brand. In fact, the PDP was not even covering all the basics of developing a leader. It was really just providing training to develop employees into lower level line managers. This is evident by the fact that the training didn’t cover topics like strategy or talent development. The second fairly large flaw with the PDP initiative was that they did not tie it to their strategy. The article indicates that the company’s philosophy was “total commitment to servicing customers...
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... what types of outlines exist, suggestions for developing effective outlines, and how outlines can be used as an invention strategy for writing. Four Main Components for Effective Outlines Ideally, you should follow the four suggestions presented here to create an effective outline. When creating a topic outline, follow these two rules for capitalization: For firstlevel heads, present the information using all uppercase letters; and for secondary and tertiary items, use upper and lowercase letters. The examples are taken from the Sample Outline handout. Parallelism—How do I accomplish this? Each heading and subheading should preserve parallel structure. If the first heading is a verb, the second heading should be a verb. Example: I. CHOOSE DESIRED COLLEGES II. PREPARE APPLICATION ("Choose" and "Prepare" are both verbs. The present tense of the verb is usually the preferred form for an outline.) Coordination—How do I accomplish this? All the information contained in Heading 1 should have the same significance as the information contained in Heading 2. The same goes for the subheadings (which should be less significant than the headings). Example: 1. VISIT AND EVALUATE COLLEGE CAMPUSES 2. VISIT AND EVALUATE COLLEGE WEBSITES 1. Note important statistics 2. Look for interesting classes (Campus and Web sites visits are equally significant. They are part of the main tasks you would need to do. Finding statistics and classes found on college Web sites are parts of the...
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...TNT Express Services UK in 1978. Today TNT is a global company and serves customers in over 200 countries around the world, employing 10,000 people in the UK. TNT has two operating divisions in the UK. As a global company, TNT seeks to project a consistent image across the world. For example, it uses the global strapline 'Sure we can' on all its vehicles, aircraft and communications material. Values TNT's values underpin the way the organization runs. These values are the core principles or standards that guide the way TNT does business. While business plans and strategies may change, the core values of a business remain the same. TNT's values are: * Be honest * Aim to satisfy customers every time * Challenge and improve all we do * Be passionate about our people * Act as a team * Measure success through sustainable profit * Work for the world. Every aspect of TNT's business strategy focuses on 'delivering a superior customer experience'. For example, TNT uses sophisticated technology to enable customers to check exactly where their deliveries are at any time. Delivering through people TNT Express UK delivers over 3.5 million items every week around the world. It is listed among Britain's Top Employers and provides first-class working conditions and care of its employees. The company needs high-level skills to cover a wide range of functions, including distribution, sales and marketing, finance, customer services and HR. To attract and retain...
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...and state: Date: Executive summary ChildFund Australia is an organization that provides help to families in the developing nations. The main work of the organization is to eradicate poverty from the community. This research entails public relation strategy geared toward enhancing organization penetration to Mali in order to achieve its mission and vision. There are many opportunity ChildFund can utilize in Mali to ensure it live to its goals. Therefore, this essay provides a comprehensive public relation ideas and tactics that can enhance ChildFund achieve its vision. By using the ideas presented in this research, ChildFund can enhance its image and enhance their future as a non-profit organization working in Mali. Theme: Piloting new possibilities Using this plan, and using the theme (piloting new possibilities), this research views ChildFund from a different point of view. With strong brand image, ChildFund can employ a different way of alleviation instead of using the old methods. ChildFund can remarket itself as simple and offer personalized services. Additionally, with strong brand and involving the community, ChildFund the organization will move forward to the road of success. Situational analysis Organization history ChildFund Australia is a non-religious and independent international organization which works to eradicate poverty, especially in developing world. The organization provides help mostly to children through development and implementation of programs tailored...
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...Programme: | BTEC L3 Extended Diploma in Business | Unit (No. and Name): | Unit 3 Intro to Marketing Part 2 | Start Date: | 18th December 2014 | Deadline Date: | 16th January 2015 | Marking Tutor: | Danielle Vipond | Internal Verifier (Brief): | Tam Baldwin | Brief Verified (Date): | | Internal Verifier (Assessment) | Tam Baldwin | Targeted Criteria: | P1 | P2 | P3 | P4 | P5 | P6 | P7 | P8 | Achieved: | | | | | | | | | | M1 | M2 | M3 | M4 | M5 | M6 | M7 | M8 | Achieved: | | | | | | | | | | D1 | D2 | D3 | D4 | D5 | D6 | D7 | D8 | Achieved: | | | | | | | | | Plagiarism: Work handed in against this brief must be the learner’s own work. Any content not generated by the learner must be appropriately referenced; otherwise it will be taken to be that of the learner submitting it. Any infringement of the College’s Plagiarism guidelines will result in the Assignment not being marked and Disciplinary proceedings initiated. Scenario: | You work for a large marketing agency that consults for a variety of businesses on the marketing activities that they undertake in order to promote their products and services. Your marketing agency has a varied portfolio of clients and you have been given a range of business tasks to complete to help maintain their business and that of their clients. | Assessment Tasks: | Number | Task | Criteria Targeted | 1. | * Following your attendance at the workshop for P3 you will be given...
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...Memorandum To: Donald Penchiala CC: From: Robert Bryce Baber Date: 2/10/2013 Re: Environmental Scan Confidential After completing the environmental scan, Tanglewood will have a tough time filling the jobs in the future, but there are people ready to fill the jobs. Tanglewood has a written policy that new hires will have to start from the bottom to the managerial spots. Having a great workforce is key along with have higher quality associates by looking for motivated college graduates. One of the problems Tanglewood might have is that most college grads don’t want to work at the bottom in order to move up to manager’s positions. A lot of people don’t view retail as a great job because it sometimes requires long hours, low pay and conflict with lower-level associates. The action plan forecast for labor requirements for the next year will be 4845 store associates, 42 shift leaders, 105 department managers, 21 assistant managers, and 5 store managers. With the policy for hiring within will require a greater number of store associates, and promoting the associates who have completed training. To fill the other positions Tanglewood will need to plan. Tanglewood will need 4845 store associates for next year. In order to get a better quality associates there needs to be a flexible work time and better pay. Even offering associates a chance to buy stock in the company .Having store discounts is another way. Changing up the tasks which will allow associates to work in...
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...JOB DESCRIPTION – COLLEGE ADMINISTRATOR The duties and responsibilities of a College Administrator shall include the following: Overseeing the day to day administrative management of the College; Managing and developing administrative, non-teaching staff within the college, including performance appraisal, discipline, role clarification and training; Supporting the College and the Council of Heads in the fulfilment of the functions of the College; Assisting in the preparation and the formulation of the College’s strategic and business plans, and the implementation of such plans. Providing input to the Business plan and Annual Financial Estimates Exercise and managing the section’s budget to ensure efficiency and effectiveness; Ensuring that records and statistics of all Schools in the College are accurate and up to date, including financial records and monthly management accounts as required by the DES and the College Principal; Creating and ensuring the effective maintenance of a data-management and ICT system, as required by the DES; Formulating accurate specifications in connection with calls for quotations/tenders for the procurement of services and goods, in full observance of the relevant government legislation, procedures and policies; Maintaining regular liaison with other College Administrators; Providing on-going practice guidelines, training and support to school secretaries and clerks, including those in the College Administration Team; Assuming responsibility for...
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...Recruitment Advertising & Recruiting Strategy In a time when many companies are cutting costs across their operations, a growing number of HR departments are changing the ways they recruit. Their goal: to boost recruiting efficiency (reducing recruiting costs per hire). Their means: innovative recruiting approaches that bring imagination and aggressiveness to a company's overall recruiting function. Innovations are occuring in several elements of the recruiting process. Here is a look at innovations in several areas. Recruitment Advertising An increasing number of companies are supplementing and even replacing the traditional classified ad with creative, clever, eye-catching ads. These ads are essentially a company's resume and cover letter, designed to send a unique and memorable message about the company to sought-after prospective applicants. Recently, Personnel Journal reviewed several hundred ads submitted by subscribers and reported some trends in this type of advertising. They include: 1. Use of Employees in Ads Instead of the traditional testimonials, more company ads are spotlighting employees, talking about their skills, jobs, and accomplishments. For example, General Dynamics has run a series of ads that, by comparisons with great inventors, compliments profiled employees and their colleagues. For example, one ad hadline in the series proclaims, "We're looking for another Newton ...And another Newman: (Howard Newman, one of General Dynamic's senior project engineers)...
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...Developing undergraduate research and inquiry Mick Healey and Alan Jenkins June 2009 Developing undergraduate research and inquiry Contents Preface Executive summary 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Argument, origins and scope Nature of undergraduate research and inquiry Issues of inclusiveness Disciplinary practices and strategies Departmental and course team practices and strategies Institutional practices and strategies National policies and strategies The research evidence Conclusion: building connections 2 3 5 15 33 47 67 79 105 113 121 125 127 About the authors References List of case studies Engaging students in research and inquiry at the beginning of their academic studies Engaging students in research and inquiry later in their academic studies Undergraduate research and inquiry in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines Undergraduate research and inquiry in humanities, social sciences and interdisciplinary studies Undergraduate research and inquiry in departments and course teams Undergraduate research and inquiry in institutions 11 30 40 62 74 102 The Higher Education Academy – June 2009 1 Preface The Academy is very pleased to present this piece of work, commissioned as part of the series looking at the relationship between teaching and research1. Mick Healey and Alan Jenkins build on their already substantial contribution in this area by focusing on undergraduates’ engagement in research and inquiry, and the potential implications...
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...|[pic] |Syllabus | | |College of Humanities | | |US/101 Version 5 | | |Introduction to University Studies | Copyright © 2011, 2010, 2009 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description The essential information, skills, tools, and techniques necessary for academic success and personal effectiveness at University of Phoenix are introduced in this course. The course develops and applies practical knowledge and skills immediately relevant to first-year university students. Course topics include goal setting and working with personal motivation, understanding and using university resources, developing efficient study habits, making the most of personal learning styles, and how best to manage time and reduce personal stress levels. Policies 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...
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...IMG College is the nation’s leading marketing and multimedia provider. IMG partners with some of the top institutions and conferences in the country. With over 35 years in the business, IMG College offers a variety of different services including the production and distribution of radio and television programs, broadcast talent, coaches’ shows and endorsements, managing internet sites, specialized media, printing and publishing, game day events and hospitality, corporate partner programs, and brand management. Those services can be broken down into five categories: Internet, publishing, licensing, training, and academies. IMG College has been named to Training magazine’s 2011 list of the nation’s top 125 companies with the best employee training and development programs. Training magazine is a 43 -year-old professional development magazine that advocates training and workforce development as a business tool. The magazine explores management, which enhance bottom-line impact and development programs. The training top-125 ranking is based on myriad benchmarking statistics such as total training budget; percentage of payroll; number of training hours per employee program; goals, evaluation, measurement, and workplace surveys; hours of training per employee annually; and detailed formal programs. The ranking is determined by assessing a range of qualitative and quantitative factors, including financial investment in employee development, the scope development programs, and how closely...
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