...the city of Las Vegas one casino at a time.1 He started with small stakes in the Frontier Hotel in 1967 as a newcomer to Vegas to upping the ante with a complete renovation of the Golden Nugget from a dingy downtown Vegas casino to a four-star resort and gaming facility. Mr. Wynn was not satisfied with his accomplishment of attracting high networth clientele to downtown Vegas; he had dreams of expanding his casino empire, starting with a twin Golden Nugget resort in Atlantic City, a rival gambling destination. IAISO on his repertoire of great successes are the magnificent Mirage (1989), Treasure Island (1993), and the breathtaking Bellagio (1998). After what was considered the largest merger in the gaming industry's history, the Mirage became a part of M G M , Inc. for $6.4 million. Steve Wynn stepped down as Chairman and CEO of the Mirage and set his sights on developing his largest casino resort yet, the Five Diamond Wynn Las Vegas. Wynn Resorts, Ltd. owns and operates the Wynn Las Vegas and the Wynn Macau, a casino resort located in the Macau Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China (PRC). The company is in the process of developing an expansion "KNOW WHEN TO HOLD 'EM; KNOW WHEN TO FOLD 'EM" Millions of people travel to Las Vegas each year with big dreams of hitting the jackpot; most of them leave Las Vegas empty handed, heartbroken, and even further in debt. Very few people win big, and even fewer C13 to the Wynn Las Vegas, called the Encore...
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...http://scholarsarchive.jwu.edu/mba_student/3 This Research Paper is brought to you for free and open access by the The Alan Shawn Feinstein Graduate School at ScholarsArchive@JWU. It has been accepted for inclusion in MBA Student Scholarship by an authorized administrator of ScholarsArchive@JWU. For more information, please contact egearing@jwu.edu. Johnson & Wales University Providence, Rhode Island Feinstein Graduate School WYNN RESORTS, LIMITED A Research Project Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the MBA Degree Course: HOSP6800 Hospitality and Tourism Business Policy and Strategy May 10, 2011 Wynn Resorts, Ltd. 2 I. All financial data have come from the 20 I 0 or 2009 IO-K Report of Las Vegas Sands Corp., MGM Resorts International, and Wynn Resorts, Ltd. 2. All industry standards are from personal communications with Dr. Cooper, HOSP5600. 3. All industry medians are taken from Hoovers.com and the market price is taken from Yahoo Finance. Wynn Resorts, Ltd. 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Executive Summary ......................................................................................................................... 5 Nature of the Business ..................................................................................................................... 7 Environmental Analysis ......
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...Question Zarul and his wife, Zanira, received a pamphlet from Oo La La Travel and Tour Ltd (OLLT). In the said pamphlet, OLLT advertised a tour package to Pulau Gemia, Terengganu for a family package of four for the price of RM20,000. The tour package included these items: a) Four nights and five days stay at Hotel Seri Gemia, two suites with ocean view; b) Four meals at Hotel Seri Gemia, the restaurant serving international dishes; c) Free access to Hotel Seri Gemia’s gym, SPA, Oympic size swimming pool and two days of scuba diving activity; d) Free bicycles to tour the whole island; and e) Free island hopping tour around the islands surrounding Pulau Gemia. Zarul then made a reservation with OLLT and the tour was set for 2.2.2014 till 7.2.2014. Zarul then paid the sum RM20, 000 to OLLT. Zarul and his wife took their sons Zahim and Zamani with them to the island. When all of them went to Hotel Seri Gemia, they found that the said hotel was not conductive for holiday leisure. They did not get the suites as promised but got only one room with two single beds and the room was also very small. The room was not facing the sea but the swimming pool instead. The food served was not international cuisine but local dishes instead. There was no gym, no SPA, no Olympic size swimming pool. Actually, there was only one pool for children. There was no scuba diving activity as well. The bicycle tour and the island hopping activities were also not carried out. When they...
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...established in a two-storey building in front of and across the street of the present Provincial Building (now Casa Plaza) to meet the future need for Filipino teachers. The minimum requirement for admission was the completion of the elementary education in the old Spanish schools. The first batch of teachers were selected from experienced American teachers. The first principal was Mr. Lutz, who, despite his past sixty years, was a very kind and understanding man. The initial enrolment was about 250 and was divided into 5 sections. By 1903, the school had a very active literary society called Philomathean and had also a strong baseball team. In 1904, Mr. Covell succeeded Mr. Lutz as principal. To accommodate more students, preparatory classes were organized. For the first time Filipino students were selected as government pensionados to continue their studies in the United States. Among those selected were Candido Alcazar, Ambrosio Gison, Delfin Jaranilla, Carlos Lopez, Leon Nava, Balbino Palmares, Graciano Rico, Cirilo Torreblanca and Felix Valencia. In 1905, Mr. Maxson succeeded Mr. Covell as principal. The pensionados then were Geronimo Huising, Isabelo Lagniton, Claro Pendon, and Pedro Sindico. The yearly appointment of pensionados and heavy demand for teachers and clerks in the different government offices greatly depleted the number of old students. The original 5 sections were consolidated into 2 sections. The first section was for more advanced students...
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...Assignment #3: How Are Leaders Leading in the 21st Century? Johnathan Nunley Bess White BUS 502: Leadership and Organizational Behavior Strayer University December 9, 2014 Leadership in the 21st Century Strong leadership is very important in today’s workforce. It is defined as the process of influencing others and the process of facilitating individual and collective efforts to accomplish shared objectives (Schermerhorn, p.292). It demonstrates many characteristics such as the ability to work well with others. If leadership is successfully effective, it can also make an organization successful and also help as an aide to its country through bad times. If leadership is not effective amongst organizations, then conflict is possible to occur and companies can eventually lose direction of their goals. Companies without proper leadership may not be able to last long ultimately. Leadership in the 21st century has presented many new opportunities and challenges for those who are in leadership positions and employees as well. Leaders need to be up to date with information almost daily, need to be flexible, be tolerant, and also be able to think quickly. It is also important that leaders are able establish long-term relationships, take risks, motivate, and be willing to address global issues that are occurring. Zappos Chief Executive Officer, Tony Hsieh demonstrates amazing leadership qualities that may leaders and upcoming entrepreneurs admire and look up. Hsieh...
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...Grant Proposal and Presentation Learning Team A: Leslie Hernandez, Marcy Melendrez, Dominic Nakagawa and Liz Ragasa BSHS 451 February 13th, 2014 Professor Michele Howser Grant Proposal and Presentation Cover Letter February 13th, 2014 Leslie Hernandez Founder & President Human Nature Project 1234 Human Nature Ave. Las Vegas, Nevada 89149 Dear Mr. Mike Sprinkle, We are requesting $79,272 for our agency to hire on two full-time advocates to represent our clients who are underage prostitutes who are seeking to become productive members of society. Human Nature Project will bring two full time advocates to work in our agency’s office to help bring our clients into a partnership within our community. Our agency is located at 1234 Human Nature Ave., Las Vegas Nevada 89149. We believe this request fits under your giving area of Nevada Anti-Prostitution Organization because of your community’s helpful citizen give back program. Our vision and mission are central to our efforts in generating funds for these advocates: The Human Nature Project’s mission is help to women change their situations by giving them hope to transform their lives and no longer be victimized. A new way of life and view of self-worth for the victims of underage prostitution to have a new start within their community is needed here in Clark County for the following reasons: 1) Children cannot consent to prostitution and are considered to be victims of child sex trafficking 2)...
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...COVER PAGE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY TABLE OF FIGURES TABLE OF CONTENT 1. INTRODUCTION (250) 2.1 History of the resort 2.2 Vision-Mission-Value-Culture 2. SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS 3.3 Stakeholder matrix analysis 3.4 TOWS matrix 3. ISSUES (400) 4.5 Micro issues 4.6 Macro issues 4. SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES (600) 5. IMPACTS (600) 6.7 On the organization (8 JA, 1 Framework) 6.8 On the guest experience (8 JA, 1 Framework) 6. CHALLENGES(400) 7. RECOMMENDATIONS- STRATEGIC PLANNING- Grant Chart(200-250) 8. CONCLUSION (250) APPENDICES 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Overview of MGM Resorts International 1986 2000 2010 1986 2000 2010 MGM was incorporated as an company MGM was incorporated as an company MGM Grand and Mirages Resorts was merged into MGM Mirage MGM Grand and Mirages Resorts was merged into MGM Mirage MGM Mirage changed into MGM Resorts International MGM Mirage changed into MGM Resorts International Figure 1. Timeline of MGM Resorts International (Bolton 2014) MGM Resort International (MGM), which is based in Nevada, USA, is one of the global leading companies in hospitality and entertainment industry. (Bolton 2014). It owns and operates 13 properties across the world, some of which are MGM Grand, Bellagio, Mandalay Bay, Mirage and holds 50% investments in four other properties including CityCenter. Besides, MGM has 51% interest in MGM China Holdings Limited owning...
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...is the only largest cause of adult disability which leaves a devastating and lasting effect on people and their families (DoH, 2007a). The government of the United Kingdom had recognized stroke as a health care priority. Several government agencies developed clinical guidelines which are being implemented today in local health care settings (Williams et al, 2010a). This essay will focus on stroke as the cause of impaired mobility and will tackle on the patient-centered rehabilitation care plan along with its evidence-based rationales. Health and social care policies and its effect on the patient’s chosen journey will also be discussed. PATIENT PROFILE This is a case of a 68 year-old, married female who lives in the south of England. Mrs. G was admitted on 12 October 2010 with a presenting complaint of left-sided weakness. Prior to admission, she experienced persistent pain on the back of the head for 2 days, which was unrelieved by Paracetamol intake. On the morning of admission, she collapsed in the bathroom and was found by the husband after 3 hours. She was brought to the hospital via ambulance and upon initial assessment, no shortness of breath, slurred speech, dizziness, palpitation and chest pain were noted. Her vital signs were as follows: blood pressure of 169/59 mmHg, pulse rate of 80 bpm, respiratory rate of 18 breaths per minute, body temperature of 37.5 degrees Celsius, Glasgow Coma Scale of 15, blood sugar level of 5.2 mmol/L, oxygen saturation of 100% on room...
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...COMPANY PROFILE Southwest Airlines Co. REFERENCE CODE: DEFBDE99-9B78-4A63-BE9C-7EA7568D476E PUBLICATION DATE: 30 Nov 2012 www.marketline.com COPYRIGHT MARKETLINE. THIS CONTENT IS A LICENSED PRODUCT AND IS NOT TO BE PHOTOCOPIED OR DISTRIBUTED. Southwest Airlines Co. TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Company Overview..............................................................................................3 Key Facts...............................................................................................................3 Business Description...........................................................................................4 History...................................................................................................................5 Key Employees.....................................................................................................7 Key Employee Biographies................................................................................10 Major Products and Services............................................................................16 Revenue Analysis...............................................................................................17 SWOT Analysis...................................................................................................18 Top Competitors.................................................................................................23 Company View.............................
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...accidents, and diabetes” (Ignatavicius & Workman, 2010, p. 704). In order to manage the disease effectively, it is of major importance to identify risk factors. The purpose of this paper is to discuss several cardiovascular risk factors and how they contribute to the pathophysiology of CVD. Patient Profile Mrs. G.Y. is a 71-years old Hawaiian female of Chinese descent, admitted to the hospital for chest pain. Upon admission to the hospital, she was complaining of generalized weakness, chest pain, and dyspnea with any physical activity. Her health history includes: hypertension, cardiovascular disease, hyperlipidemia, aortic stenosis and osteoporosis. Past surgical procedures include tubal ligation. She is on a cardiac diet, is allergic to aspirin, never smoked, and never used illegal drugs. Cardiovascular Risk Factors By taking a quick glance at her medical record, she is at risk for cardiovascular disease, due to the fact that she is a postmenopausal female, over 65, has hypertension, she lives a sedentary life, and she has aortic stenosis. Other cardiovascular risk factors include cigarette smoking and obesity, but fortunately she does not smoke, nor is she obese. Mrs. G.Y. is 71 years old, and several physiologic changes occur with aging, and these changes result in a loss of cardiac reserve. Some of these physiologic changes include calcification of mitral and aortic valves, left ventricle increases in size, becomes less distensible and stiff. Fibrotic changes in the left...
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...by Mars and taken private. Our family had to take a small lost on our shares and no longer received the new development of gum each Christmas. However, it was great move on Wrigley’s behave and for the Mars company as well. Mars is a very diverse organization and does provide a very versatile business plan in this ever changing world and economy. I find it to be an intriguing company and envy it’s progression from a small town at home business to the billion dollar international business it is today. The company began in 1911 by Mr. Frank C. Mars as the Mar-O-Bar Company in his country home kitchen located in Tacoma, Washington. His first products were butter cream candy bars which his family and friends said were the best in the land. He soon outgrew his kitchen when the business started booming and opened his first factory of 125 employees. Quality and value were the foundations for his business and his first mission statement. In 1920, Mr. Mars relocated his factory to Minneapolis, where soon the Snickers (without the chocolate coating) and Milky Way bars were developed and launched. Both candies are just as popular 91 years later. The company in 1922 actually loss $6,000 money, but in 1924 had a sales profit of over $700,000. In 1926, Mars changed the name of the company to Mars Candies. By 1928 again the business had outgrown his factory so Mars relocated his business to Chicago where business quadrupled even during the depression. After his son graduated...
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...off in whose camper they were whacking? Share this President Clinton: Beavis and Butt-head, on behalf of your fellow Americans I extend my deepest thanks. You exemplify a fine new crop of young Americans who will grow into the leaders of this great country. Butt-head: Huh huh huh huh. He said, "extend." Beavis: Oh, yeah. Share this Butt-head's Dad: Hey, one of you bastards got a match? Butt-head: Uh, yeah. My butt and your, uh, butt. Uh huh huh. Share this [after apprehending Butt-head] Agent Fleming: Agent Hurly, I want you to give this scumbag a cavity search. I'm talking Roto-Rooter. Don't stop until you reach the back of his teeth. Share this Hoover Dam Guide: Now, can anybody tell me how much energy it takes to power Las Vegas? Beavis: Yeah, I just have a question. Um, is this a God dam? Share this [walking down hallway of the White House, stops at picture of Nixon and stares at it] Beavis: Are you threatening ME? Share this Concierge: [leading Beavis and Butt-head into their room] I'm sorry about that little misunderstanding, gentlemen. We didn't realize you were registered guests. If there's anything we can do to... Beavis: [sees TV and remote attached to table, tries to lift it] Damn it. This thing is stuck. Concierge: Sir, it's attached to the... Butt-head: You dumb-ass, let me try. Beavis: [stops] Hey, check it out. That guy's still standing there. [Concierge holds out hand, expecting tip] Butt-head: Uhh, could you, like, not stand there and stuff...
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...The Birth of Subculture COM/172 The Birth of Subculture According to many psychologists, being accepted by a group peers is essential to achieve emotional well-being. On the other hand, many people find it necessary to express their individuality in order to be happy. So, how does someone maintain his or her place in a group while conveying his or her independence as a person? Many people have found themselves in this exact situation. Although many people strive to be different, there is still a deep desire to be accepted as part of a culture resulting in the birth of subculture. The Want to be Different A person’s desire to express his or her individuality can be a driving force for many life choices. It can be as simple as a pair of shoes or as complex as spirituality. Many people have a basic want to express themselves, to show others who they are, what they believe in, and how they are different. This is what makes them special and unique. Even choosing not to make bold statements is a way of expressing someone’s personality. So what creates this inherent need to be different than everybody else? It could be environmental influences, past experiences, or even genetics that contribute to this need. According to David P. Barash in We need a general theory of individuality, “Generalizations about behavioral individuality are, at this stage in our knowledge, difficult to support.” (2010) The answer may be challenging because there is no control group from...
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...Part 1: Defining Marketing and the Marketing Process (Chapters 1–2) Part 2: Understanding the Marketplace and Consumers (Chapters 3–6) Part 3: Designing a Customer-Driven Strategy and Mix (Chapters 7–17) Part 4: Extending Marketing (Chapters 18–20) After examining customerdriven marketing strategy, we now take a deeper look at the marketing mix: the tactical tools that marketers use to implement their strategies and deliver superior customer value. In this and the next chapter, we’ll study how companies develop and manage products and brands. Then, in the chapters that follow, we’ll look at pricing, distribution, and marketing communication tools. The product is usually the first and most basic marketing consideration. We start with a seemingly simple question: What is a product? As it turns out, the answer is not so simple. Chapter Preview 8 Products, Services, Building and Brands Customer Value Before starting into the chapter, let’s look at an interesting brand story. Marketing is all about building brands that connect deeply with customers. So, when you think about top brands, which ones pop up first? Perhaps traditional megabrands such as Coca-Cola, Nike, or McDonald’s come to mind. Or maybe a trendy tech brand such as Google or Facebook. But if we asked you to focus on sports entertainment, you’d probably name ESPN. When it comes to your life and sports, ESPN probably has it covered. W The ESPN Brand: Every Sport Possible—Now Television: From its original...
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...Coffee 2013: Ready for Take‐Off Overview of Coffee Trends in New Consumer Markets March 5, 2013 | Strictly private and confidential Agenda Sections I II III IV Introduction Strategic Considerations in Global Coffee Demand Regional and Country-Level Snapshots Key Points to Consider 3 7 13 22 2 4 1 Ross Colbert, Global Strategist Beverages Mr. Colbert joined Rabobank in January 2011 and is responsible for developing FAR’s research portfolio and Rabobank’s global view toward the beverage sector. Rabobank’s FAR team provides information and analysis covering all of the major sectors throughout the food chain. The seven-member FAR Beverage team is part of Rabobank’s global FAR group, which is comprised of Rabobank s approximately 70 analysts around the world. Colbert joined Rabobank following an extensive career in the beverage industry. Most recently he was Managing Director of M&A Americas for Zenith International, which is one of the world’s leading consulting, market intelligence and financial advisory firms focused on the global food and beverage industry. Prior to that, he was Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer for eight years at Beverage Marketing Corporation, which provides market intelligence and financial advisory services to the global beverage industry. Over his career he has served as an advisor to Pepsico, Coca-Cola Enterprises, Heineken, Nestle Waters, Snapple Beverages, and Seagram's as well as many independent, private beverage companies...
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