...DREXEL ISCHOOL Apartment Management System Analysis & Design INFO 620 Information Systems Analysis and Design Spring Quarter 2010 Nathan Vasserman Fangwu Wei David Fernandez Andrew Messina Final Report Submission 06/10/2010Fangwu Wei, Andrew Messina, David Fernandez Galende, Nathan Vasserman Group Project Submission 6/10/2010 2 INFO 620: Information Systems Analysis and Design, Spring Quarter 2010 Fangwu Wei, David Fernandez, Nathan Vasserman, Andrew Messina, Project Category: Analysis & Design, Apartment Management System Contents Introduction...................................................................................................................................4 System Analysis............................................................................................................................4 1. Title:......................................................................................................................................4 2. The Problem Statement.........................................................................................................4 3. Requirements.........................................................................................................................5 4. Examples of system input/output, etc. ..................................................................................8 5. Knowledge Acquisition...........................................................................................
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... Toyota Motor Corporation since 2008 and gradually began to replace General Motors as the world ranked number one car manufacturer. However, the company of the Toyota had a bad year in 2010. They had plenty of manufacturing problems in different countries around the world. So the company needs to recall lots of cars. The incident brought to Toyota big losses. Porter’s Five Forces Perspective and PEST analysis are from different area. Porter’s Five Forces Perspective is used for the analysis of competitive strategy, and can effectively analysis customs of the competitive environment. PEST analysis is a macro-environment analysis. Its’ macro-forces is refers to the impact on all industries and enterprises. Its’ macro-environment can be focus on various situations. The first part is focusing on these two theories that using I chosen the company of Toyota as an example to overview and critique these two theories. Then compare and contrast these two theories. At last, conclusion this report and given some advises for these two theories. 2. Overview and Critique of theory 1 2.1 Overview the Porter Five Forces Perspective Porter five forces perspective has also known as Porter’s five competitive model. This model was first used by Michael Porter (Porter) made. This model was published in 1979 on the "Harvard Business Review" entitled "How to build competitive strategy” and the same mean is “How Competitive Forces Shape Strategy”. Then later in his published "Competitive Strategy"...
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...organization’s capacity to deploy and redeploy its resources intelligently.’ Professor Les Worrall, Wolverhampton Business School Definition of strategic analysis often differ, but the following attributes are commonly associated with it: 1. Identification and evaluation of data relevant to strategy formulation. 2. Definition of the external and internal environment to be analyzed. 3. A range of analytical methods (strategic analysis tools) that can be employed in the analysis. Example of analytical methods used in strategic analysis which will be discussed in this paper includes but not limited to the following: 1. SWOT analysis 2. PEST analysis 3. Porter’s five forces analysis 4. Four corner’s analysis 5. Value chain analysis 6. Early warning scans 7. War gaming An overview of these strategic analysis tools will be provided. Strategic Analysis Tools Definition Analytical methods and tools are key to ensuring that consistency and an appropriate level of rigour is applied to the analysis. There are a number of important...
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...Literature Review of Strategic Business Analysis Tools: Research Ethics: PEST, BCG and Porter’s Five-Force Model Abstract This literature review takes the work of twelve different scholarly peered-reviewed resources and explains the outcome of their studies. All of the studies were conducted with different strategic analysis tools and how the use of ethics plays a role in each model. Although there are many strategic tools for managers to use, this literature review focuses in on only three tools. The three strategic analysis tools researched in this literature review are the PEST analysis, the BCG growth matrix, and Porter’s five-force model. This literature review compares the work of the different articles to show how each strategic tool was used in the different articles and where ethics play a role in each research method. The end of the literature review entails different recommendations on how to further the research for a better understanding of these strategic tools while continuing to do so in a manner that remains ethical. In conclusion, this literature review is design to give the reader a better understanding of three different strategic management tools and how they are being used professionally and scholarly with allowing for all research to be done in an manner that does not allow for outcomes that can be used in an unethical manner to pad results. Introduction The business environment is rapidly changing and the past has shown that companies who are...
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...Marketing xxx xxx Overview of Organization Green Home Pest Control Products Inc is an industry leader in providing eco friendly botanical pest control solutions for consumers. Green home believes that non synthetic environmentally safe pesticides promote a cleaner and safer home environment for families with children and pets. Our company creates pest control products that utilize organic compounds that are deadly to insects, but remain harmless to humans, animals, and plants. Green Home offers a wide variety of eco friendly pesticides including general insect repellent, wasp and hornet killer, and in home insect control. Our company has been issued several US and foreign patents, and because of our completely organic non synthetic products, we are able to make safety claims that traditional pesticide producers cannot. Green Home’s patented technology is based on the natural defenses that plants and trees use for their self protection against insects and pathogens – essential oils. After over a decade of research, Green Home had developed revolutionary and proprietary combinations of efficacious insecticidal plant oils that offer viable botanical-based alternatives to conventional pesticides. Description of Product Green Home Inc is expanding into the market of garden fungus control. In comparison to insects, fungus and plant diseases pose an equally large threat to the health of consumer’s gardens. Controlling pests and providing disease control...
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...management. Some analysts added Legal and rearranged the mnemonic to SLEPT;[1] inserting Environmental factors expanded it to PESTEL or PESTLE, which is popular in the United Kingdom.[2] The model has recently been further extended to STEEPLE and STEEPLED, adding Ethics and Demographic factors. It is a part of the external analysis when conducting a strategic analysis or doing market research, and gives an overview of the different macroenvironmental factors that the company has to take into consideration. It is a useful strategic tool for understanding market growth or decline, business position, potential and direction for operations. The growing importance of environmental or ecological factors in the first decade of the 21st century have given rise to green business and encouraged widespread use of an updated version of the PEST framework. STEER analysis systematically considers Socio-cultural, Technological, Economic, Ecological, and Regulatory factors. Contents [hide] 1 Composition 2 Applicability of the factors 3 Use of PEST analysis with other models 4 See also 5 References 6 External links [edit]Composition Political factors are basically to what degree the government intervenes in the economy. Specifically, political factors include areas such as tax policy, labour law, environmental law, trade restrictions, tariffs, and political stability. Political factors may also include goods and services which the government wants to provide or be provided (merit...
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...Topic Gateway Series Strategic Analysis Tools Strategic Analysis Tools Topic Gateway Series No. 34 Prepared by Jim Downey and Technical Information Service 1 October 2007 Topic Gateway Series Strategic Analysis Tools About Topic Gateways Topic Gateways are intended as a refresher or introduction to topics of interest to CIMA members. They include a basic definition, a brief overview and a fuller explanation of practical application. Finally they signpost some further resources for detailed understanding and research. Topic Gateways are available electronically to CIMA Members only in the CPD Centre on the CIMA website, along with a number of electronic resources. About the Technical Information Service CIMA supports its members and students with its Technical Information Service (TIS) for their work and CPD needs. Our information specialists and accounting specialists work closely together to identify or create authoritative resources to help members resolve their work related information needs. Additionally, our accounting specialists can help CIMA members and students with the interpretation of guidance on financial reporting, financial management and performance management, as defined in the CIMA Official Terminology 2005 edition. CIMA members and students should sign into My CIMA to access these services and resources. The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants 26 Chapter Street London SW1P 4NP United Kingdom T. +44 (0)20 7663 5441 F. +44...
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...Topic Gateway Series Strategic Analysis Tools Strategic Analysis Tools Topic Gateway Series No. 34 Prepared by Jim Downey and Technical Information Service 1 October 2007 Topic Gateway Series Strategic Analysis Tools About Topic Gateways Topic Gateways are intended as a refresher or introduction to topics of interest to CIMA members. They include a basic definition, a brief overview and a fuller explanation of practical application. Finally they signpost some further resources for detailed understanding and research. Topic Gateways are available electronically to CIMA Members only in the CPD Centre on the CIMA website, along with a number of electronic resources. About the Technical Information Service CIMA supports its members and students with its Technical Information Service (TIS) for their work and CPD needs. Our information specialists and accounting specialists work closely together to identify or create authoritative resources to help members resolve their work related information needs. Additionally, our accounting specialists can help CIMA members and students with the interpretation of guidance on financial reporting, financial management and performance management, as defined in the CIMA Official Terminology 2005 edition. CIMA members and students should sign into My CIMA to access these services and resources. The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants 26 Chapter Street London SW1P 4NP United Kingdom T. +44 (0)20 7663 5441 F. +44...
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...Housekeeping Overview - This department is considered to be a vital part of the rooms division. - Housekeeping department maintains a smooth communication or relations with the front desk ensuring that the hotel’s main products are ready for sale. - The following are the main tasks of the housekeeping department: o Clean and prepare guests’ rooms o Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of hotel common areas (lobby, entry, main rest rooms, function areas and foyer) o Determine what rooms are to be cleaned / made up. o Determine what rooms are available and occupied. The Executive Housekeeper - Also known as the “Housekeeping Manager” - Is accountable for the department in terms of staff deployment and development, operational standards and profitability. - In a successful housekeeping management, delegation, community guidance and direction are key skills required by housekeeping manager. - It is the executive housekeeper who owns the accountability for standards of cleanliness, maintenance and financial performance within the housekeeping department. Housekeeping Management and Control Systems • On Staffing – to ensure that the housekeeping department is well-manned and no area in the hotel is left unattended, distribution of responsibilities is very important. o Rooms Maintenance Supervisor – he/she directs and controls rooms keeping activities like room make up, installation of mini-bar and other room amenities ensuring that all of these are conforming to the prescribed...
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...of action of azadirachtin lies in (i) effects on deterrent and other chemoreceptors resulting in antifeedancy and (ii) direct effects on most other tissues studied resulting in an overall loss of fitness of the insect. The complexity of the molecular structure of azadirachtin has precluded its synthesis for pesticide use although novel synthesis of the parent molecule is now almost complete and research into simpler mimetic substances is ongoing. Applied research has concentrated on a variety of natural formulations from neem seed kernels which contain azadirachtin together with several structurally related molecules. This study brings the reader up to date with both pure and applied research in the field, and provides a detailed overview of present thinking into the mode of action of azadirachtin. Wherever possible comparative approaches have been made between species of the effects of pure azadirachtin and areas for future research are indicated....
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...TRIDENT UNIVERSITY MARY L HUMOSE MGT599 MODULE 2 CASE DR JANICE JOHNSON Executive summary: Conducting a PEST and a Porter's five forces analysis on the entire business operations of Coca Cola Company will play part in deriving the various opportunities and threats that the company faces. The scope of the analysis will involve the entire coca cola company. The appropriate NAISCS code for the company is 312111 (DATAMONITOR: The Coca-Cola Company, 2011). Introduction: Coca Cola Company is the leading company in the production of non alcoholic beverages and drinks throughout the globe. The company has its headquarters in Atlanta where it has a total of 139,600 employees. The company serves over 200 countries around the globe (DATAMONITOR: The Coca-Cola Company, 2011). Porter's 5 Forces: Porter's five forces will provide an overview of the supplier power, the existing threats of new entrants, threat of substitutes, buyer power, and the degree of rivalry which results to rivalry being born. Various industrial characteristics available in the beverages industry where Coca cola is located has resulted to the development of rivalry. Low levels of product differentiation are one on the factors which has led to the development of rivalry. Looking at the threat of substitutes which is characterized as low, Coca cola's price elasticity is not affected by the substitute products since the company has a limited number of substitutes when it comes to the products that...
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...Case Studies/ Briefing Paper Pages 1 , to 3 are adapted from: Cameron S, (2002), Business Student’s Handbook, Prentice Hall, Essex We are going to look at how to use a case study to solve a problem. However this format can also be used to create a briefing paper for a potential client. Why are they important ? Case studies bridge the gap between learning and work situations in which you will be applying that learning. Pioneered by Havard Law School and then used on their MBA course in 1869, they have been seen as a valuable teaching tool. What is a case study? It usually consists of a written description of a situation faced by or within an organisation. A case study may be a brief outline of a scenario or 100 or more pages of closely written description and including company accounts, sales figures and other relevant information. Some studies are fictional and some based on real-life situations. Cases can: • Broaden your awareness of organisational situations • Give you something on which to practice concepts you have learned • Provide a useful basis for assessment • Develop group-working skills • Highlight assumptions about organisations and how people should or should not behave Warning! Remember a case study is the author’s impression of reality and is subject to bias. Therefore be prepared to look beyond the case study. Problems that may arise • Deciding what is needed – what are you meant to be doing • Working...
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...PEST Analysis What is PEST Analysis? It is very important that an organization considers its environment before beginning the marketing process. In fact, environmental analysis should be continuous and feed all aspects of planning. The organization's marketing environment is made up of: 1. The internal environment e.g. staff (or internal customers), office technology, wages and finance, etc. 2. The micro-environment e.g. our external customers, agents and distributors, suppliers, our competitors, etc. 3. The macro-environment e.g. Political (and legal) forces, Economic forces, Sociocultural forces, and Technological forces. These are known as PEST factors. Political Factors. The political arena has a huge influence upon the regulation of businesses, and the spending power of consumers and other businesses. You must consider issues such as: 1. 1.How stable is the political environment? 2. 2.Will government policy influence laws that regulate or tax your business? 3. 3.What is the government's position on marketing ethics? 4. What is the government's policy on the economy? 5. Does the government have a view on culture and religion? 6. Is the government involved in trading agreements such as EU, NAFTA, ASEAN, or others? 7. Economic Factors. Marketers need to consider the state of a trading economy in the short and long-terms. This is especially true when planning for international marketing. You need to look at: 1. Interest rates...
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...Chapter A: Introduction Executive Summary SQUARE today symbolizes a name – a state of mind. But its journey to the growth and prosperity has been no bed of roses. From the inception in 1958, it has today burgeoned into one of the top line conglomerates in Bangladesh. Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd., the flagship company, is holding the strong leadership position in the pharmaceutical industry of Bangladesh since 1985 and is now on its way to becoming a high performance global player. SQUARE today is more than just an organization, it is an institute. In a career spanning across four and half decades it has pioneered the development of the local business in fields as diverse as Pharmaceuticals, Toiletries, Garments, Textile, Information Technology, Health Products, Food Products, Hospital, etc. With an average Annual turnover of over US$ 200 million and a workforce of about 3500 the SQUARE Group is a true icon of the Bangladesh business sector. Vision satement We view business as a means to the material and social wellbeing of the investors, employees and the society at large, leading to accretion of wealth through financial and moral gains as a part of the process of the human civilization. Mission statement Our Mission is to produce and provide quality & innovative healthcare relief for people, maintain stringently ethical standard in business operation also ensuring benefit to the shareholders, stakeholders and the society at large. Chapter B: ...
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...THE GAMBIA COLLEGE SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH COURSE: EHS 311: INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT TOPIC: LADY BEETLE Presented by: Omar ceesay GC # 214426 Submitted to: LECTURER: Mr. Fabakary minteh DATE: 9TH MARCH 2015 Lady beetles, also known as “ladybugs” or “ladybird beetles”, are familiar insects. They belong to phylum arthropod and family of Coccinellidae. Some 70 species are native to Colorado and about 10 to 12 additional species have established during the past century. Adult Lady Beetles are round and small (1-10 mm) long. This paper gives a comprehensive overview of the morphology and the economic importance of the lady beetle. The morphology look into the size, shape and the colour of the above insect, while the life cycle look into the various stages of the development from the egg to the adult. Under the economic important, it look into its impact on human, on agriculture and its medical impact as well. It went further to look at the types of lady beetle and its habitat as well as some of the preventive measures in controlling and managing them. Key words: lady beetle, pest, Coccinellidae ...
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