...Individual Service Request: Kudler Fine Foods Austin Okoh-Esene University Of Phoenix BSA 310 January 20, 2014 Ed Ruppel Kudler Fine Foods would like to start a program called the Kudler Fine Foods Frequent shopper program. This program will be different than other supermarket programs. Kudler Fine Foods will be offering their customers an experience that is based on loyalty points, but give customers perks such as high-end gifts, airline tickets and specialty foods and wines. The supermarket’s new initiative tracks customer behavior would be based on their purchase patterns and provides customers with new high-value incentives to shop with Kudler Foods. Kudler Fine Foods new program can help the company increase revenues to the business, but they will have to address the potential legal, ethical, and information security concerns that are related to the new business initiative. Since a significant part of the program involves storing customer information, Kudler Fine Foods will need to invest their capital to have a robust information security database to protect their customers from potential hackers. The supermarket brand will also need to create more stringent ethical policies for their employees to follow due to the increase critical information that would be voluntarily given to Kudler Fine Foods staff by their customers. The legal ramifications can easily be tied in along with the ethical concerns. The risk of having stored data that were to be compromised by...
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...Week 5 Individual Paper Kudler Fine Foods Sherry Martin MGT 521 Upon opening a new business comes with it periods of trial and error that establish success and failure. The size of these failures or success will determine the future outcome of the business. As the business and the various factors surrounding that business change over time new challenges arise. Although there are various aspects within any business new or old that creates threats and risks to be analyzed and improved upon, one of the most important parts of the business is the management that supports the organization from the top down Kudler Fine Foods “Kudler Fine Foods will be the premiere gourmet grocery store for those savvy shoppers who are searching for the finest meats, produce, cheeses, and wine.” (University of Phoenix, 2007, p.3). Kathy Kudler, founder of Kudler Fine Foods, reached her vision by creating an establishment that would meet this goal. Kathy made it a point to offer these services with great dedication, a great product line of fresh foods and unique items that were uneasy to find in the surrounding areas. In order to run the establishment as she envisioned Kathy works seven days a week, selects and orders the products, helps stock the inventory, occasionally runs the cash register and plays a part in almost every aspect of the company. With the success of the first Kudler Fine Foods, Kathy has opened a total of three stores and has plans to continue to expand. Kathy is able...
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...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 Bagranoff, N. A., Simkin, M. G., & Strand Norman, C. (2008). Core concepts of accounting information systems (10th ed.). New York, NY: Wiley. Hunton, J. E., Bryant, S. M., & Bagranoff, N. A. (2004). Core concepts of information technology auditing. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley. O’Brien, J. A. & Marakas, G. M. (2008). Management information systems (8th ed.). Boston, MA: McGraw-Hill. All electronic materials are available on the student website. Week One: Characteristics of Accounting Information Systems | | Details | Due | Points | Objectives | 1.1 Describe the characteristics of general computer systems.1.2 Explain how computer systems are used to meet business needs and improve operations.1.3...
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... Click Link Below To Buy: http://hwaid.com/shop/management-2/ MGT 521 Week 1 Individual Assignment – Scavenger Hunt Individual Assignment: Scavenger Hunt Complete the scavenger hunt by following the instructions provided in Week 1 on the rEsource page. Post your responses as a Microsoft® Word attachment. MGT 521 Week 1 Assessed DQ – MBA Matrix Assessed Discussion Question: MBA Matrix Which program outcome do you feel will add the most value for you? Which managerial competencies reflect current strengths for you? MGT 521 Week 2 Individual Assignment – Construct and Support an Argument 1. Individual Assignment: Construct and Support an Argument Complete the Jungian Personality self-assessment located on the rEsource page. You can access this self-assessment, by selecting the Assessment tab, then scrolling to the What About Me section and then to Personality Insights. Select What’s My Jungian 16-Type Personality? Write an APA formatted paper of no more than 1,050 words in which you construct and support an argument on your decision to pursue an MBA degree to further your career, start a new career, or achieve a personal goal. Your paper should include consideration of the Jungian Personality self-assessment on how others perceive you. Use and evaluate published information in support of your argument. Post your assignment as a Microsoft® Word document. MGT 521 Week 3 Individual Assignment – Analysis of Team Charter Individual Assignment: Analysis...
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...Personal Values Cheryl L. Jones University of Phoenix Management 521 Shelby Frutchey January 23, 2009 Personal Values The purpose of this paper is to identify the author’s personal values, work ethics, and how such values align with that of Kudler Fine Foods. Through this analysis, the author will reveal the impact of her potential performance as a manager at Kudler Fine Foods. Nonis and Swift’s (2001) research reveals that “values are a powerful influence on human attitudes. Values are believed to be a powerful force on the behavioral responses of individuals, employee problems in the workplace, and the significant increase in unethical business practice” (Nonis and Swift, 2001, p. 2). The value a person believes in defines his or her character. According to University of Phoenix Week Six Overview (2008), Ethics Awareness Inventory Scoring summary reports the author’s ethical profile most closely align with character and least aligned with equity. Some of the character qualities that the author possesses consist of honesty, integrity, dependability, and loyalty. The learner’s personal values align with the core values of the commissioned corps of the U.S. Public Health Service, which consist of leadership, service, integrity and excellence. According to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (2008): Leadership provides vision and purpose in public health through inspiration, dedication, and loyalty. Service demonstrates a commitment to public...
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...Kudler Fine Foods Strategic Plan Executive Summary The management team of KFF have undertaken a goal of developing a new strategic plan to capture the new direction of the company. The strategic plan will include a new mission statement, a new vision statement, and a new value statement. One of the steps to be taken to redefine the direction of the company is to perform an environmental scan. An internal and an external environmental scan will be performed to understand the important information necessary to move the company in the correct direction. For a project as large and important as redefining the company direction, tools will be used to organize the endeavor. These tools will include a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and a Gantt chart to organize and plan the new strategy to be implemented. One part of the plan will focus on people and include training and recruiting qualified personnel. Another step will focus on process improvements, and this step will contain market development, concentric diversification, and channel control. The last step will contain products, and this step will focus on technology and product analysis. The implementation plan will define the goals and schedule each of the parts of the work breakdown structure. Another important step in the new strategic plan will be understanding the financial implications of the plan, including the risks and rewards. A detailed risk management plan to include environmental disasters must...
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...Kudler Fine Foods Problem Statement Ryan Jaffe MGT 521 October 19, 2010 Bruce Carter III Kudler Fine Foods Problem Statement When Kathy Kudler created Kudler Fine Foods she envisioned establishing a one stop gourmet store. She wanted to sell the most excellent of products including meats, cheese, produce, and wine. Shortly after opening her first store, she expanded locally opening two others; creating her own chain of gourmet stores. Kathy now has a vision of providing quality foods to the local area while expanding and opening new stores throughout California. Kudler Fine Foods’ strategic plan places this idea in perspective along with other goals Kathy wants to reach, but with these goals are also a few issues that will need to be overcome for success. Kudler Fine Foods can expand locally and globally by developing the management team, marketing department, and working on operations management. With the improvement of these issues, Kathy will have no problem expanding her store beyond her first vision of a local supermarket. Kudler Fine Foods faces an immense issue in the area of expansion. If Kathy is going to expand to anymore locations whether it is locally or globally she will need to change her present management technique. With the planned expansions into Carlsbad and then San Francisco, she cannot continue to run all the stores throughout California on her own. Kathy will need to consider hiring individual management teams for each location that can perform...
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...Kudler Fine Foods- Communications Plan Kudler Fine Foods- Communications Plan Factors involved in developing and managing an effective marketing communications plan There are many factors that Kudler Fine Foods needs to take into consideration when developing and managing an effective marketing communication plan. According to Kotler & Keller (2007), there are eight steps in developing and managing an effective marketing communication plan: (1) identify the target audience, (2) determine communications objectives, (3) design the communications, (4) select communications channels, (5) establish the total communication budget, (6) decide on the communications mix, (7) measure the results, and (8) manage the integrated marketing communications process (Kotler & Keller, 2007). Kudler will follow these steps as well as conduct market research and analysis to ensure the successfulness of the marketing communication plan. Managing the effectiveness of communication will allow Kudler to maintain an enduring relationship with consumers and in turn increase the value and relationship capacity of their brand (Banerjee, 2009). Evaluate advertising and promotion programs for the new product As Kudler Food begins promoting and advertising the new store locations, the store will consider many types of promotions and advertising. First the store will begin small promotion detail through social media. Kudler fine food will begin with a press conference or open house. Kudler...
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...|[pic] |Course Syllabus | | |School of Business | | |ACC/542 Version 2 | | |Accounting Information Systems | Copyright © 2009, 2007 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description In this course, students examine the fundamentals of accounting systems design. Topics include business information systems, business processes and data flows, database concepts and tools, internal control and risks, auditing the information system, and using the information system to perform audit functions. 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...
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...Functional Area Interrelationships Christina Mowder BUS/475 October 2, 2013 Traci Thornton Functional Area Interrelationships Kathy Kudler’s (Kudler’s Fine Foods owner) values and goals seem to infiltrate into the mission and vision statements. Therefore, entrepreneurs organize his or her company with key positions to support the organizational structure. Effective teams in both internal and external environments remain the key to success when conducting business. Kudler’s mission “Our selections, coupled with our experienced, helpful and knowledgeable staff, merge to offer each customer a delightful and pleasing shopping outing” (Apollo Group, 2011. Furthermore, one identifies and explains the steps of the collaboration process Kathy Kudler applies to her business. Working to achieve organizational goals takes time, skill, and expertise. Reason for Existence According to Apollo Group (2011), Kudler Fine Foods remains a local upscale specialty food store located in three locations (La Jolla, Del Mar, and Encinitas) along California’s Pacific Coast. Kudler Fine Foods broke even in nine months and remains profitable within its first year. Kudler’s divisional organizational structure helps make it possible to expand to a second location in its second year, and expand even further when it opens its third location in the fifth year. Each location obtains roughly 8,000 square feet of retail space in a fashionable shopping center. The stores remain stocked with the elite...
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...Accounting Information Systems January 11, 2010 June Hanson CPA Kathy Kudler, founder envision for the organization was to provide a pleasant shopping experience for customers worldwide. The Kudler Fine Foods visual culture is apparent in the first sentence of the mission statement. “Kudler Fine Foods mission is to provide our customers the finest in selected foodstuffs, wines, and related needs in an unparalleled consumer environment” (University of Phoenix, 2010). Kudler Fine Food stores are 16,000 square feet and are located in bouquet type environment, which is located in upscale areas. In week 2 my team was given the assignment to create flowcharts for Kudler Finer Foods. Four flowcharts were created to show the operating process of four functional areas. This paper will assess some of the internal controls and risk assessment needed for each flowchart. Companies use internal controls within their processes to assist departments in identifying priorities, achieve department goals, report reliably, meet compliance regulations and safeguard. Kudler Fine Food used internal controls to prevent and reduce errors in a cost-effective manner. As business processes become increasingly complex and dynamic, business controls have become an essential tool. Kudler Fine Food have ventured into the e-commerce world hence, regulations are different in others computer. Also, Kudler must be mindful of protecting their customers and employees. Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2002 includes...
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...INDP Final Kudler Fine Foods Network Design Project NTC 362 March 17, 2014 Introduction This paper will present the Final Integrative Network Design outlining the cumulative plan that Kudler Fine Foods has accepted and agreed on for implementation of the following: Final Network Design The integrative network design project for Kudler Fine Foods will include Transmission Control Protocol/ Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) will be used as a means of communication within a private network or the internet for Kudler Fine Foods network devices. Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) is used for transfer of multimedia files, video, sound, and text over the internet. Kudler Fine Foods will implement File Transfer Protocol (FTP) to download files, transfer files, delete files, copy and rename files from the internet as needed. Mesh Protocol will be used to connect all devices such as printers, computers, and scanners on the network. In a true mesh topology every node has a connection to every other node in the network ("Common Physical Network Topologies ", 2014). The network will consist of a hardware firewall blocking unwanted access from outside of the location. The next step is to set up a hub or switch that will connect all of the stores terminals. All of these terminals such as registers and remote locations such as warehouse will be hardwired with twisted pair CAT 5 Ethernet cable. The server will be located in a room in each store with the hub or switch. A wireless...
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...Individual Assignment – Week 5 Financial security is one of the biggest issues surrounding companies in the business world. Some company revenues have been unsteady over the past few years, particularly because of the state of the economy. However, financial ratios can be beneficial in helping a company regain its financial standing while pointing out its strengths and weaknesses. These ratios offer a summarized analysis of a company’s financial progress in its respective industry. There are a number of financial ratios that can be used to help measure a company’s progress, such as current ratio, debt ratio, profit margin, and return on assets. Riordan Manufacturing and Kudler Fine Foods are two businesses that appear to be doing well. Still, comparing the two by using the aforementioned financial ratios give a better examination of how each is fairing in their industries. Current ratio Current ratios show the relationship between a company’s current assets and it current liabilities. Ideally, a 2 to 1 ratio is deemed as the standard for companies to be in good financial standing. The formula used to calculate current ratios are current assets divided by current liabilities. The current ratio for Riordan Manufacturing is 4.71 while the industry average is 1.24, which indicates that the company is lagging behind in relation to what other companies in the industry are doing. For Kudler Fine Foods, its current ratio is 16.9. Its industry average is 1.52, which shows a much lower...
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...Design Fundamentals ) Entire Class DQs, Assignments and Weekly Summaries WEB240 Week 1 DQs WEB240 Week 2 Individual Assignment-Comparative and Competitive Analysis of Websites Worksheet WEB240 Week 2 DQs WEB240 Week 2 summary WEB240 Week 2-Web Design and Development WEB240 Week 3 DQs WEB240 Week 3 Individual Assignment WEB240 Week 3 summary WEB240 Week 4 DQs WEB240 Week 4 Individual Assignment WEB240 Week 4- Interactive Features WEB240 Week 4 summary WEB240 Week 4 Website Evaluation Team B WEB240 Week 5 DQs WEB240 Week 5 Final Paper Kudler Fine Foods WEB240 Week 5 summary WEB 240 WEB DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS To purchase this visit following link: http://www.activitymode.com/product/web-240-web-design-fundamentals/ Contact us at: SUPPORT@ACTIVITYMODE.COM WEB 240 WEB DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS WEB 240 ( Web Design Fundamentals ) Entire Class DQs, Assignments and Weekly Summaries WEB240 Week 1 DQs WEB240 Week 2 Individual Assignment-Comparative and Competitive Analysis of Websites Worksheet WEB240 Week 2 DQs WEB240 Week 2 summary WEB240 Week 2-Web Design and Development WEB240 Week 3 DQs WEB240 Week 3 Individual Assignment WEB240 Week 3 summary WEB240 Week 4 DQs WEB240 Week 4 Individual Assignment WEB240 Week 4- Interactive Features WEB240 Week 4 summary WEB240 Week 4 Website Evaluation Team B WEB240 Week 5 DQs WEB240 Week 5 Final Paper Kudler Fine Foods WEB240 Week 5 summary WEB 240 WEB DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS To purchase this visit following link: ...
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...Learning Team C Week Five Assignment Score Sheet TEAM This is a very good attempt at putting together a system concept for the Kudler Fine Food project. You presented a clear definition of what the Kudler Fine Food Frequent Shopper project was to look like. However, there are some areas that you need to reconsider. I enjoyed reading your paper. General comments: See my comments in your paper. You need to do a thorough review of grammar and spelling. - Grammar, spelling, and/or sentence structure errors detracted from this write up. See my comments in the paper. You need to do a better job at proofing your work for grammar and spelling errors. Take advantage of the Center for Writing Excellence tools. This paper had several APA Style errors. I have indicated in red on this score sheet those sections that did not earn maximum points. I have included my comments in your paper. A commented copy of your paper follows these comments and the scoring matrix. Comments in red text or highlighted in green are deficient. Disregard comments highlighted in yellow – my marking used for grading or gray – information I copied from a different area of your paper. Let me know if you have any questions. Disregard highlights in yellow. I use these to track through your papers. |Subject |Points |Points Earned | | ...
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