...KUDLER FINE FOODS PROBLEM STATEMENT Kudler Fine Foods Problem Statement Paul Caruso University of Phoenix Kudler Fine Foods Problem Statement Kudler Fine Foods is a premiere gourmet grocery store established in 1998 by Kathy Kudler in La Jolla, California. Kathy’s vision was inspired by her passion for gourmet food and the inability to complete her gourmet shopping at one location. Kudler Fine Foods gourmet shopping experience intends to offer the highest quality in products with highly paid specialists on hand to assist the customers and provide the largest selection (i.e. 16 different varieties of apples are stocked) all at one location. Other revenue sources for Kudler are a very basic web site and a catering business that has yet to be properly promoted. Currently, the upscale gourmet grocery store has three locations all handpicked by Kathy and she has plans for further expansion. Although Kathy has no experience in operating a gourmet grocery food shop, she hires and fires, places weekly orders, review vendor payments, and is expected to meet and greet customers. The problem Kudler Fine Foods has is that its management has no time for strategic planning and the company does not have a dedicated visionary leader; instead, the leader is consumed with operational planning and middle management type responsibilities (i.e. short term planning). Kudler Fine Foods must consider taking on outside management to assist in running the operation and expanding...
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...Activity 3 Section 3: Research Problem The title for Chapter 3 in your text is �The Problem: The Heart of the Research Process.� Locating a researchable doctoral level research problem is a critical first step in the dissertation process. This course is devoted to that step in the process; and in a developing a researchable Statement of Problem, that is to be refined throughout much of the entire dissertation process. The following is a sample of a common issue for purpose statements from the OAR. Please read carefully to avoid making these common errors. Sample Problem Statement DirectionPlease provide further explanation of your purpose statement see the direction from the DRF below. Problem Statement (approximately 250 to 300 words) Note: Articulation of a concise problem statement is key to a successful proposal/dissertation manuscript. The problem statement is a brief discussion of a problem or observation succinctly identifying and documenting the need for and importance of the study. | 1. Present general issue/observation that in theory or practice leads to the need for the study (in most cases citations within the last 5 years should be included). | 2. Present focused problem that leads to the need for a research response. For some degree programs (DBA, PhD) the problem identified might be a practical problem or issue. | Clearly describe and document the problem that prompted the study. Whose problem is it? What are the potential negative consequences...
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...1. KEUNTUNGAN APAKAH YANG DIDAPATKAN STARWOOD HOTELS DARI PENGENALAN AKAN TEKNOLOGI TOUCH-SCREEN DARI KASUS DI ATAS? KELEMAHAN APAKAH YANG MUNGKIN MUNCUL? BERIKAN MASING-MASING CONTOHNYA. Keuntungannya yang didapat dengan menggunakan teknologi layar sentuh : seorang tamu hotel pada contoh kasus diatas adalah bisa mendapatkan pelayanan dari “penerima tamu virtual” melalui layar komputer di lobi. Tamu tersebut dapat memanipulasi peta, mengedit foto, memilih menu restoran maupun informasi jadwal teater. Hal tersebut membuat komunikasi menjadi lebih efisien dan cepat yang mungkin akan mempengaruhi loyalitas pengunjung karena pengunjung merasa puas dengan pelayanan hotel tersebut. Sistem pada hotel tersebut juga mampu diprogram untuk mendukung berbagai bahasa sehingga penggunaannya memudahkan para tamu dari berbagai macam bangsa yang berlainan bahasanya dapat dengan mudah berkomunikasi. Selain itu dengan jumlah peralatan layar sentuh yang cukup atau koneksi dari kamar maka hotel tersebut akan mampu melayani para tamu dengan jumlah yang lebih banyak secara bersamaan. Permasalahan yang akan timbul apabila ada permintaan dari tamu yang cukup kompleks dan banyak maka sistem ini tidak akan mampu melakukan pelayanan secara maksimal seperti pelayanan yang di lakukan oleh manusia (pelayan). Selain itu banyak dana yang harus dikeluarkan/dihabiskan untuk investasi pada perangkat lunak, perangkat keras, pemeliharaan program dan sistem, dan dukungan pengguna. Selain itu sumber daya manusia menjadi...
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...Problem:The Critical Step to Realizing Opportunities “The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them.” —Albert Einstein Defining the Right Problem the Right Way Defining the right problem the right way is both the most difficult and the most critical step in problem solving. One can go through a comprehensive problem-solving process, including generating a complete set of goals to use for evaluation, generating a broad set of alternatives, identifying and assessing risks, and carefully evaluating alternatives against the goals, and yet not effectively solve the problem or realize potential opportunities. If the right problem or opportunity has not been identified, the best solutions cannot be identified. And if the problem has not been stated in a way that enables one to identify a solution, it may not get solved at all. Guideline for Developing a Problem or Opportunity Statement Developing a problem statement that will enable a leader to create value requires patience, energy, and focus. And it will take time. There are five simple guidelines that can help you define the right problem the right way. These guidelines are described below, and the use of these guidelines is illustrated in a simple scenario that follows. 1. Scan the Environment Thoroughly with the Intent to Move Forward and Create Value: Before you write the problem statement for any business or personal scenario or situation, scan the internal...
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...Innovation Assignment 2: Creative Problem Solving Assignment Group Members: 9231315 Ivonne Milano 101088515 Jeffrey Vanderveen 101123348 Raja Sekhar Ravi 100856384 Isaac Husain Aditya Vaggani 1 Executive Summary Visitors, particularly international travellers to regional Victoria are often unaware of and are illprepared for the fire hazards posed by the dry Australian country side. Early warning and response are critical in improving the chance of escape and survival from a bushfire event. Previous bushfire events including the recent fires in the Cape Otways, Great Ocean Road, Victoria (December 2015/January 2016) caused widespread devastation and impaired access into and out of the main towns. Many visitors to these areas were caught in the event and were unsure as how best to respond and what action to take. This report presents the findings from the investigation into the observed problem of the lack of awareness of bushfire hazards and risks amongst visitors of regional Victoria. The report describes how the Group has come to a better understanding of the problem through the use of various Design Thinking and Lean UX tools and approaches. The application of the tools has identified invaluable insights into the customer’s needs which provided the Group with the confidence to better define the problem statement. The process also assisted in the identification of key metrics that the Group can use to drive an optimum problem-solution fit. These metrics...
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...MATLAMAT DASAR PENDIDIKAN KEBANGSAAN ADALAH UNTUK MENGERATKAN PERPADUAN PELBAGAI KAUM DAN ETNIK. HURAIKAN STRATEGI –STRATEGI YANG TELAH DI RANGKA DAN DILAKSANAKAN UNTUK MENCAPAI MATLAMAT INI Dasar Pendidikan Kebangsaan lahir atas kesedaran tentang mustahaknya diadakan satu sistem pendidikan kebangsaan untuk mengganti sistem pendidikan penjajah dan bagi memenuhi kehendak negara. Matlamat Dasar Pendidikan Kebangsaan adalah untuk memenuhi keperluan tenaga manusia di negara ini untuk jangka pendek dan panjang, melahirkan masyarakat yang bersatu padu, berdisiplin dan melahirkan insan yang berilmu, berakhlak, seimbang, dan harmonis yang boleh mencapai kesejahteraan diri dan memberi sumbangan kepada keharmonian dan kemakmuran masyarakat dan negara. Objektif dasar dinyatakan dalam pendahuluan kepada Akta Pelajaran, 1961, iaitu: "BAHAWASANYA dasar pelajaran scpeti yang disytiharkan dalam Ordinan Pelajaran, 1957 adalah untuk menubuhkan satu sistem pendidikan yang akan dapat memenuhi keperluan negara dan menggalakkan perkembangan kebudayaan, agama, ekonomi dan politiknya.......” Objektif ini dinyatakan secara am tetapi dalam melaksanakannya, Kementerian Pelajaran dengan berpandukan kepada Penyata Razak 1956_ dan Laporan Rahman Talib 1960 telah mentafsirkannya sebagai menyatupadukan murid-murid sekolah berbilang kaum dan menyediakan tenaga kerja bagi keperluan ekonomi. Seterusnya, objektif-objektif ini diperkhususkan...
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...Guidelines for Preparing Your Executive Report Contents 1. Title Page: the title should clearly and succinctly communicate the central focus of the paper. The name of every person who is to receive credit for the project must appear on the title page. No name, no credit. 2. Table of contents: List of each of the major sections, including references and appendices, and specify the page on which they begin. (-5 points) 3. Executive Summary: Provide a 100-150 word summary of the purpose and outcome of the project. This goes on a separate page that follows the table of content. Bullet points can be highly effective to summarize findings. (-5 points) 4. Body: The structure for the body of the report is described in detail below. 5. References: Whenever you use someone else’s idea or work in developing an argument or providing an explanation, you must cite the author(s). To do otherwise is plagiarism. You can impress yourself, your instructor and client by citing material from CMST 311. (-5 points) 6. Tables and Figures: You may have numerical data or illustrations that you need to present. If so, these things go after the references; tables first, figures second. If it has numbers on it, then it is a table. If it is a graphical illustration, then it is a figure (e.g., pie chart). Number and title each table/figure so that you can easily refer to them in the text of your paper. For example, “As Table 1 shows…” 7. Appendices: This is where all of the materials...
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...Activity 3 Section 3: Research Problem The title for Chapter 3 in your text is �The Problem: The Heart of the Research Process.� Locating a researchable doctoral level research problem is a critical first step in the dissertation process. This course is devoted to that step in the process; and in a developing a researchable Statement of Problem, that is to be refined throughout much of the entire dissertation process. The following is a sample of a common issue for purpose statements from the OAR. Please read carefully to avoid making these common errors. Sample Problem Statement DirectionPlease provide further explanation of your purpose statement see the direction from the DRF below. Problem Statement (approximately 250 to 300 words) Note: Articulation of a concise problem statement is key to a successful proposal/dissertation manuscript. The problem statement is a brief discussion of a problem or observation succinctly identifying and documenting the need for and importance of the study. | 1. Present general issue/observation that in theory or practice leads to the need for the study (in most cases citations within the last 5 years should be included). | 2. Present focused problem that leads to the need for a research response. For some degree programs (DBA, PhD) the problem identified might be a practical problem or issue. | Clearly describe and document the problem that prompted the study. Whose problem is it? What are the potential negative consequences...
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...Introduction I remember the first day that I left my son with a sitter in order to go to work. My wife was a trauma nurse who worked three twelve hour shifts starting at 7:00pm and ending at 7:00am. In order for her to get rest, we needed to find a sitter. The funny thing is I remember distinctly not feeling comfortable with leaving my son in this persons care, even though the references she provided were solid. To make a long story short, my intuition proved correct and the situation did not work. I fired the caregiver, perhaps hastily, and now had to figure out what to do about childcare. The hospital my wife worked at had a childcare facility and luckily, they had one opening that would allow us to enroll our son. The facility was clean and bright, very well staffed, and very open and inviting. The trade-off was that the “tuition” was a bit much for a young couple, but we agreed the safety and development of our son was much more important than the cost. Reflecting back on this with knowledge I now have, it is an absolute certainty that the daycare had a formalized system in place; however, I cannot identify which method. This “system” is the distinguishing factor between the two examples provided above. In one case, the caregiver assumes the role of guardian. The responsibility, if taken seriously, is to protect the child from harm and provide for the child’s basic needs. Robert Furman recognized in 1966 that caregivers are in a unique position to do something...
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...Example of Outline for Quantitative Research Paper (must be APA formatted) Abstract: (this is done after the whole paper is finished – 250 word max) 1. Problem statement / Limitations of literature 2. Purpose of study 3. Methods 4. Overall results 5. Conclusion Introduction: (500-750 words) 1. General phenomenon 2. Problem statements 3. Limitations of existing literature 4. Statement of Purpose Review of Literature (2000-3000 words) 1. Description of theory/model a. includes definitions b. Strengths of theory/model c. Weaknesses of theory/model 2. Comparison to other theories/models (strengths and weaknesses) 3. Hypotheses (outcomes contained within hypotheses) or model proposition (figures) 4. Assumptions (if any) Methodology: (500-1000 words) 1. Sample and Procedure a. Sampling method b. Procedure of how data was collected i. Time and location c. Instructions to sample d. Human subjects sentence (if applicable) e. Description of sample i. Size, demographics, 2. Instruments a. Description of questionnaire (if applicable) i. Rationale for scale (if applicable ii. Modifications (if any) b. Number of items c. Example of wording of items d. Item format e. Previous reliability values f. Previous validity values 3. Data analysis a. Technique b. Formulae (if necessary) c. Rationale (if necessary)  Results (500-1000 words) 1. Measurement model (if applicable) a. Reliability b. Validity 2. Measures of magnitude and dispersion (Means, percentages...
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...Pengembangan sistem baru | | Brief Statement Of Problem, Opportunity, Or Directive (attach additional documentation as necessary) | Untuk mencapai tujuan perusahaan yaitu memaksimalkan profit, maka diperlukan pengembangan sistem di dalam departemen keuangan. Namun, dalam sistem bisnis perusahaan kami terdapat masalah terutama dalam Departemen Keuangan, dimana pencatatan masih dilakukan secara manual dan tidak terdapat pemisahan tugas antara yang memegang uang dengan yang mencatat. | | | | | | | | | | Brief Statement Of Expected Solution | Solusi yang diharapkan dari pengembangan sistem yaitu : | Adanya sistem untuk pencatatan yang terpusat dan terkomputerisasi | dilakukannya pemisahan tugas antara yang melakukan pencatatan dengan yang menerima uang | | | Action (Rp Office Use Only) | Feasibility assessment approved | Assigned to Maria Magdalena Nepi | Feasibility assessment walved | Approced Budget Rpxx | | Start Date ASAP | Deadline ASAP | Authorized Signatures : | | | | | | | Manager | Project Executive Sponsor | * Problem Statement | | | | | | | | Problem Statements | | Project | : | General Ledger and Reporting Cycle | Project manager | | : | Maria Magdalena Nepi M | Created by | : | | Last updated by | | : | | Date created | : | 21-Mar-16 | Date last update | | : | | | Brief Statements of...
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...PENGGUNAAN BAHAN MANIPULATIF DALAM MEMBANTU KONSEP KEFAHAMAN OPERASI TOLAK DI KALANGAN KANAK-KANAK TABIKA 6 TAHUN DI HULU SELANGOR Oleh Nurfarahin Binti Shamsudin Abstrak Kajian tindakan ini bertujuan untuk melihat keberkesanan penggunaan bahan manipulatif dalam membantu kebolehan operasi nombor dalam kalangan kanak-kanak enam tahun di tabika. Pengkaji memilih dua orang kanak-kanak tabika yang berumur enam tahun sebagai kumpulan sasaran. Tinjauan awal telah dilakukan dengan menganalisis lembaran kerja yang dilakukan keatas pemerhatian keputusan ujian pra. Berdasarkan analisis lembaran kerja yang dilakukan oleh kanak-kanak dalam operasi tolak menunjukkan tiga daraipada mereka mempunyai masalah dalam menyelesaikan operasi tolak dalam lembaran kerja yang diberikan guru. Melalui keputusan Ujian Pra yang diperolehi oleh kanak-kanak amat tidak memuaskan kerana kanak-kanak tersebut mendapat 2 markah kebawah iaitu sebanyak 20% Perbandingan keputusan sebelum aktiviti dijalankan dengan selepas aktiviti dijalankan amat memberangsangkan. Perbezaan skor antara Ujian Pra dan Ujian Pos yang amat ketara bagi dua orang kanak-kanak membuktikan penggunaan bahan manipulatif ini amat signifikan dengan kemahiran kanak-kanak dalam menyelesaikan operasi matematik tolak dengan aktiviti penggunaan bahan manipulatif. Kanak-kanak didapati lebih suka dengan tindakan inovatif dengan menjawab soalan yang diberikan oleh guru dan ini merupakan intipati dalam kajian tindakan ini menjawab persoalan yang...
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...Problem Statement: Kudler Fine Foods University of Phoenix Situation Analysis and Problem Statement Developing a workable business plan is the first step in successful business ownership. With this road-map, business owners have a guideline to follow from the initial start-up to the finish. The financial statements within the business plan help owners and managers to understand how earnings are spent. Focusing on these two areas can alleviate past, present, and future issues or problems that many businesses experience. Although Kudler Fine Foods (KFF) has many addressable issues, the business plan and financial statement stand out the most. A weak business plan equals a weak business. For the owner, Kathy Kudler, to reach her goals, she will need to invest in the development of a solid plan that addresses all aspects of her company. Situation Background (Step 1) In the five years of operation, KFF has had two business plans. The first in 1998, Kudler herself developed. A college student developed the second business plan five years later (KUDLER INTRANET, 2008). After reviewing the updated business plan, I discovered several weak areas and underdeveloped. In addition to these areas, the 2003 Income Statement shows several areas of concern relating to high or excessive expenditures. Issue Identification KFF operates on over a million dollar budget with a business plan developed by a college student. Four areas on the 2003 Income Statement stand out as excessive...
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...Create a problem statement, from the identified issues, which focuses management's efforts to solve these issues and reach the organization's goals. Describe where Kudler Fine Foods could be if this problem is solved by management. Kudler Fine Foods (KFF) is a premier gourmet grocery store. It has the obligations to its employees and loyal customers to remain competitive in the field and keep the quality of their products and wine at the highest level. A wide variety of organic produce grown locally as well as a wide selection of local and imported wines are the products that KFF offers. KFF is very customer oriented and always strives to provide a friendly and attentive way to serve their customers. The KFF management is planning on opening a new location when the other current locations are not successful. After they opened their first store in La Jolla, California, KFF has expanded their business to Del Mar and Encinitas, California. KFF's future growth plans include expansion to other areas in Southern California, specifically in Carlsbad California due to its large populatin base and relative proximity to the Del Mar location. Currently, the Del Mar store is not performing well compared to its financial targets and also because of the small population in the area. KFF has planned these moves without doing a proper analysis of the need for their services in the area. Kudler is not yet prepared for factors that may decrease the profitability of the company, or...
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...Problem Statement Jana LeBeau MGT/521 November 8, 2010 Sandra Griffin Problem Statement “Kudler Fine Foods is committed to providing our customers with the finest selection of the very best foods and wines so that your culinary visions can come true” (Kudler, 2003, p. 3). While holding true to their vision Kudler Fine Foods is having some select issues such as too many stores, high paid employees and the need to expand online ordering. Once these issues are addressed Kudler Fine Foods can begin to bring in the desired cash flow Kathy Kudler is looking for be for she decides to retire and sell off the company. Solving the issues such as location, lack of delegation to managers, and strengthening online sales will allow Kudler Fine Foods to continue with the vision to service customers in every way possible through the stores and online and achieve the goal of becoming a productive company. Issues Selected. Kudler Fine Foods (KFF) has several issues beginning with having too many stores for one person to run, opening too many stores in surrounding areas in a short amount of time, high paid employees, and the need to expand online ordering. These issues, if addressed properly can be resolved and allow KFF to continue in growth physically and financially thus allowing Kathy better leverage when she decides to sell off the company and retire. Management’s Efforts to Solve the Issues. Kudler Fine Foods currently has three locations and is looking to open another...
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