...Functional Area Interrelationships [Name] BUS 475 April 7, 2014 [Instructor’s Name] Functional Area Interrelationships Kudler Fine Foods has been a successful business right after its opening back in 1998. From the very beginning, Kudler Fine Foods was able to set their mission and have been using it as their compass to work toward continued success. Along the way, Kudler Fine Foods has been able to identify the key positions that support the company. This paper will describe how Kudler Fine Foods uses those key positions and functions to work together in a collaborative process between all the functioning groups allowing for a more streamline operation. Both lateral and vertical collaboration is needed in order to keep continued success. Finally, key stakeholders are identified and a description of their role in the collaborative process will be presented. These functional area interrelationships are what allow Kudler Fine Foods to continue being successful and hope for future expansion. In June of 1998, Kathy Kudler turned her passion of cooking and shopping for fine foods into her dream business of Kudler Fine Foods. She found refuge and stress relief from her high pressure job for a large defense contractor. Hoping that there were more people that shared the same passion as her, she opened her first store. Kudler’s mission was simple: “to provide our customers the finest in selected foodstuffs, wines, and related needs in an unparalled consumer environment”...
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...Running head: FUNCTIONAL AREA INTERRELATIONSHIPS Functional Area Interrelationships Introduction The purpose of this paper is to identify the functional areas of Riordan Manufacturing industry. In this paper, the reasons for the organization’s existence will be identified through an analysis of the mission, vision, values, and goals of the organization. Additionally, an analysis of the type of organizational structure employed by the business will be addressed as well as key positions that support Riordan’s operations. The level of vertical and lateral collaboration among Riordan’s functional areas to achieve their organizational goals will be identified and explained along with examples of the use of lateral and vertical collaboration within the organization. Furthermore, key stakeholders and their roles needed to achieve the organizational goals recommended will be identified and addressed as it relates to Riordan’s success. Analysis of the Mission, Vision, Values, and Goals When analyzing Riordan’s organization it appears the most important reason for the organizations existence is to ensure company grown. They are involved in multiple areas of research and development of plastics products for numerous industries. It looks as if the Riordan is a relatively small company with immense growth potential...
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...Functional Area Interrelationships Marcus Jackson University of Tennessee BUS/475 March 05, 2010 Professor Jenkins Functional Area Interrelationships Kudler Fine Foods states that they are “Shopping the world for the finest food” (Kudler Foods, n.d.). Current food items offered by Kudler include bakery items, meat, seafood, produce, wine, cheese, and dairy. To be successful the organization incorporates mission, vision, collaboration, and stakeholder ideas. For this paper the team analyzed Kudler Fine Foods and the primary reasons for the company’s existence, the organizational structure, the collaborative process, lateral collaboration, vertical collaboration, and the key stakeholders in achieving organizational goals. Primary Reasons for Kudlers’ Existence Kudler Fine Foods is a forerunner in the restaurant business with creating and serving first-class foods. Kudlers’ business foundation is serving consumers exceptional foods, cheeses, and wine. The objective for Kudler Fine Foods is to contribute elegant foods and wines to clientele in a superior environment. Kudler Fine Foods has three different locations, La Jolla, Del Mar, and Encinitas. The three stores are in elegant neighborhoods, which is an enjoyed by customers. Each store is roughly 16,000 square feet that providing a wholesome environment to consumers. Kudler Fine Foods...
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...as and a-level business Get help and support Visit our website for information, guidance, support and resources at aqa.org.uk/7132 You can talk directly to the Business subject team E: business-studies@aqa.org.uk T: 01483 477 863 AS (7131) A-level (7132) Specifications For teaching from September 2015 onwards For AS exams in May/June 2016 onwards For A-level exams in May/June 2017 onwards Version 1.0 19 August 2014 aqa.org.uk G00395 Copyright © 2014 AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. AQA retains the copyright on all its publications, including the specifications. However, schools and colleges registered with AQA are permitted to copy material from these specifications for their own internal use. AQA Education (AQA) is a registered charity (number 1073334) and a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales (company number 3644723). Our registered address is AQA, Devas Street, Manchester M15 6EX. AS Business (7131) and A-level Business (7132). AS exams May/June 2016 onwards. A-level exams May/June 2017 onwards. Version 1.0 Contents 1 Introduction 5 1.1 Why choose AQA for AS and A-level Business 1.2 Support and resources to help you teach 2 Specification at a glance 2.1 Subject content 2.2 AS 2.3 A-level 5 6 8 8 8 9 3 Subject content 10 Strategic decision making (A-level only) 3.1 What is business? 3.2 Managers, leadership and decision making 3.3 Decision making...
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...Patton-Fuller Community Hospital's Structure and Functional Relationships Contribute to Its Success In this paper,I plan to analyze the reasons for Patton-Fuller Community Hospital's existence and organizational structure and identify the company's collaboration process and the roles of key stakeholders in order to achieve organizational goals. The results of each areas responsibility needs to contribute to the achievement of the company's outcomes and results, helping the company move towards the chosen strategic path. Moreover, I will provide an example of the use of lateral collaboration and vertical collaboration within the organization, and prepare an action plan to use lateral and vertical collaboration. Lastly, I will recommend the collaborative interactions among the key stakeholders to facilitate the organization's success. Reasons for Existence: Patton-Fuller Community Hospital is a non-for-profit healthcare organization that has provided a broad array of superior quality services and facilities to the city of Kelsey and the surrounding communities since 1975. The hospital provides specialized services such as emergency medical care, surgery, labor and delivery, physical therapy and radiology for adults and children. "As one of the first hospitals in Kelsey, they are also committed to providing a variety of programs that will support the health and welfare of their local community populations" (Apollo Group, 2006). The primary reasons for Patton-Fuller Community...
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...Managing Business Activities to Achieve Results Edexcel BTEC level 4 in AMS-LONDON College By Lodoisambuu Bazar To Francis Nwofor Table of Content Task 1 1.1. Evaluate the interrelationship between the different processes and functions of the organization 1.2. Identify and justify the methodology you would use to map processes to the organization’s goals and objectives 1.3. Evaluate the output of the process and the quality gateways Task 2 2.1. Design plans which promote goals and objectives for own area of responsibility 2.2. Write objectives, which are specific, measureable, achievable, realistic and time based to align people and other resources in an effective and efficient way 2.3. Implement appropriate systems to achieve objectives in the most efficient way, on time, to budget and meeting organizational standards of quality 2.4. Carry out work activities meeting the operational plan through effective monitoring and control Task 3 3.1. Design systems to manage and monitor quality standards specified by the organization 3.2. Demonstrate quality culture to ensure continuous monitoring, evaluation and development of the process 3.3. Recommend improvements which align with the organization’s objectives and goals and which result in improvements 3.4. Report on the wider implications of proposed changes within the organization Task 4 4.1. Carry out risk assessments as required by legislation, regulation and organizational requirements ensuring appropriate...
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...Functional Area Interrelationships Kudler Fine Foods is a neighbourhood upmarket specialty food store with the excellent domestic and imported fares. The company currently has three locations in the San Diego metropolitan area, La Jolla, Del Mar, and Encinitas. The stores consist of about roughly 8,000 square feet of retail space in the most stylish of shopping centers. Their selection includes the finest cheese, wine, fresh produce, pastry products, meats, seafood, and condiments. By stating the primary reasons of the organization’s existence, this paper will analyze the reason for the type of organizational structure, identify and explain the steps of the collaboration process, provide an example of the use of lateral and vertical collaboration, and identify the key stakeholders and the collaborative interactions among them in order to achieve success. Organization’s Existence Kudler Fine Foods states that it is its mission to provide their customers the finest in selected foodstuffs, wines, and related needs in an unparallel consumer environment (Apollo Group, Inc, 2009). After reviewing the company’s mission statement, it appears that the primary reason for the existence of Kudler Fine Foods is to offer a place for its customers to shop that has all the finest choices of food related items from all over the world in one convenient location. According to the company’s strategic marketing goals, it has a plan in place to increase revenue for the business and to lower the...
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...Functional Area Interrelationships This paper will state the primary reasons for our organization, Kudler Fine Food’s existence as it relates to their mission, vision, values, and goals. We will examine the organizational structure employed by Kudler Fine Foods, and identify the key positions that supports their structure. Identify and explain the steps of the collaboration process among the functional areas that must be employed to achieve organizational goals, and prepare an action plan to implement the collaboration process. Also, we will identify and provide an example of the use of lateral collaboration and vertical collaboration within Kudler, and prepare an action plan to use lateral and vertical collaboration. As well as recognize the key stakeholders and their roles needed to achieve the organizational goals, and recommend the collaborative interactions among the key stakeholders to facilitate the organization’s success. Kudler Fine Foods is an upscale specialty food store located in the San Diego metropolitan area. Because of the pressure on Kathy Kudler due to much traveling and the corporate life, Kathy decided to seek out other opportunities. Kathy found that cooking gourmet meals was a way that she would relieve stress, this sparked and opportunity that lead to the opening of the first Kudler Fine Foods 1998. Because of Kathy Kudler’s vision Kudler Fine Foods now operates out of three locations; Del Mar, La Jolla, and Encinitas. Kudler’s mission, “We will...
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...INDEX TOPIC | PAGE NO. | INTRODUCTION | 2 | Nissan motors history | 3 | Engineering business function definition | 4 | Nissan organization performance | 4 | Departments in Nissan organization | 5 | Departments of Nissan | 5-13 | Examples of interdependence departments | 13 | Conclusion | 15 | Recommendations | 16 | Financial planning process | 17 | References | 19 | Introduction In this assignment research we will cover some specific business analyses from the Engineering side , Engineering and business are attached to each other’s because Engineering solutions may also include business solutions and the Engineer should have a brief background about the business management and the marketing strategies Therefore, and in depth understanding of business management is required in order for the engineering organization to thrive. Nissan Motor Company will be used as an example to help us grasp the concepts of business functions, how departments relate to one another and the process of decision making in an organization. Brief History of Nissan Motor Company Nissan is a Japanese multinational automaker located in Nishi-ku, Yokohama in Japan. ,they were not always known as Nissan. They actually started out as Kwaishinsha Motor car works in 1911 then changed its name to Kwaishinsha Motorcar co. around 1918. It did not actually start using the name...
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...which utilizes the practiced research and writing processes. Purpose and Overview The purpose of this assignment is to help you prepare for successful, enjoyable participation in a positive team experience for Units 8–10. In this assignment, you will research and compose descriptions of a fictitious anonymous company's IT Systems functional area and four main IT departments to demonstrate the organization’s support and interrelationships between the departments. Further, you will explore organization’s code of ethics and executive summaries of reports to understand what they are and how to compose them. Your main task is to develop a broad overview of the mission and purpose of each IT department to be prepared to participate in the team activity for Unit 8. Note that your assigned role for the team is not needed or related to this assignment. As you complete this assignment on this template, refer to information provided in the Unit 7 studies. Specifically, utilize these provided resources and perform research to satisfactorily complete this assignment. Teamwork Activity Challenge. “Organizational Structures” reading. “Functional Areas Managers” reading. * IMPORTANT: This assignment is due Sunday of week 7. Learners completing it on time will be performing Unit 8 as part of a team. Learners without a successful, timely assignment cannot be on a team. IMPORTANT: Utilize paragraph structure, not outline format, and support your ideas with references. HINT: This...
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...Chapter 3 Planning the Project This chapter begins by discussing the nine key elements of the project plan. The following two sections address the planning process in greater detail with considerable emphasis placed on the project launch meeting and the hierarchical planning process by which parts of the plan are sequentially broken down into finer levels of detail. This provides a natural transition to the creation of the Work Breakdown Structure. Finally, the chapter is concluded with a discussion of multidisciplinary teams including the topics of integration management and concurrent engineering. Cases and Readings Some cases appropriate to the subject of this chapter are: Harvard: 9-692-058 Taco Bell Corp. This 31-page best-selling case describes a project to implement a new strategic plan involving major changes in layout, staffing, quality, product design, and information systems. The coordination and integration of all these project activities is what makes the plan successful, and hard for competitors to imitate. Two teaching notes are available for this case: 5-692-091 (20 pages) and 5-196-073 (12 pages). Harvard: 9-694-059 Hardcard Project: Plus Development Corp. (A1); 9-694-060 Hardcard Project: Plus Development Corp. (A2) This 10-page (12-pages for A2) case allows the students to evaluate, using Microsoft Project software, the time line, resource allocations, and other aspects of a major project concerned with developing a hard disk drive...
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...Chapter 3 Planning the Project This chapter begins by discussing the nine key elements of the project plan. The following two sections address the planning process in greater detail with considerable emphasis placed on the project launch meeting and the hierarchical planning process by which parts of the plan are sequentially broken down into finer levels of detail. This provides a natural transition to the creation of the Work Breakdown Structure. Finally, the chapter is concluded with a discussion of multidisciplinary teams including the topics of integration management and concurrent engineering. Cases and Readings Some cases appropriate to the subject of this chapter are: Harvard: 9-692-058 Taco Bell Corp. This 31-page best-selling case describes a project to implement a new strategic plan involving major changes in layout, staffing, quality, product design, and information systems. The coordination and integration of all these project activities is what makes the plan successful, and hard for competitors to imitate. Two teaching notes are available for this case: 5-692-091 (20 pages) and 5-196-073 (12 pages). Harvard: 9-694-059 Hardcard Project: Plus Development Corp. (A1); 9-694-060 Hardcard Project: Plus Development Corp. (A2) This 10-page (12-pages for A2) case allows the students to evaluate, using Microsoft Project software, the time line, resource allocations, and other aspects of a major project concerned with developing a hard disk drive. ...
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...CARIBBEAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate CSEC® CHEMISTRY SYLLABUS Effective for examinations from May–June 2015 CXC 21/G/SYLL 13 Published by the Caribbean Examinations Council. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, or by any means electronic, photocopying, recording or otherwise without prior permission of the author or publisher. Correspondence related to the syllabus should be addressed to: The Pro-Registrar Caribbean Examinations Council Caenwood Centre 37 Arnold Road, Kingston 5, Jamaica Telephone Number: + 1 (876) 630-5200 Facsimile Number: + 1 (876) 967-4972 E-mail Address: cxcwzo@cxc.org Website: www.cxc.org Copyright © 2013 by Caribbean Examinations Council The Garrison, St Michael BB14038, Barbados CXC 21/G/SYLL 13 Contents RATIONALE ................................................................................................................................... AIMS ............................................................................................................................................. CANDIDATE POPULATION ............................................................................................................. SUGGESTED TIME-TABLE ALLOCATION ........................................................................................ ORGANISATION OF THE SYLLABUS .................................................
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...Competitive Advantage Creating and Sustaining Superior Performance Author: Michael E. Porter Michael E. Porter's Competitive Advantage explores the underpinnings of competitive advantage in the individual firm. Porter's groundbreaking concept of the value chain disaggregates a company into "activities," or the discrete functions or processes that represent the elemental building blocks of competitive advantage. Giving readers a comprehensive understanding of business strategy and how to create a sustainable competitive advantage for their organization, Porter explores how a firm can put the generic strategies of cost leadership, differentiation and focus into practice. This essay will explore Competitive Advantage and the underlining theory that to compete in any industry, companies must perform a wide array of discrete activities that are narrower than traditional functions. It will analyze the real core of the book which is to determine whether companies profit from creating value for customers, or whether that value is competed away. INTRODUCTION “Competitive Advantage is at the heart of a firm’s performance in competitive markets. After several decades of vigorous expansion and prosperity, however, many firms lost sight of competitive advantage in their scramble for growth and pursuit of diversification. Today the importance of competitive advantage could hardly be greater. Firms throughout the world face slower growth as well as domestic and...
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...Addressing Challenges of Groups and Teams Communication has been the cornerstone for interrelationship between human beings, and since humans have learned to communicate, they have shared information and ideas to create things faster and more accurate than done by separate individuals. History has taught us that working together as groups or teams not only the load is lighter, but we can accomplish greater things and in a more efficient way. This paper will propose a strategy plan in order to ease the allocation of resources while on capitalizing on added services to generate profit needed at Dessert Communications inc. Before presenting any change is important that management develops clear objectives and goals according to the corporation and to develop job descriptions and roles for the new duties to be assigned to each employee. Also, is necessary that management make an evaluation of the necessary skills, experience, and talent to perform the new assigned duties. As managers is important to use adequate methods to communicate changes to employees. The first thing is to present clearly the resources change suggested by the corporation and the genuine reasons for the change. Speak to employees with the truth help us to have an open communication path with them while earning their trust. A suggestion would be to perform a meeting like a team building to present the company’s goals and ask to employees for their ideas and strategies to achieve the new objectives and...
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