...Business Research Report Compensation Strategies Assessment Code: RWT1 Student Name: Jeannie Altmaier Student ID: 000284655 Date: 04/20/2014 Mentor Name: Kathy Huffman Contents Executive Summary 3 Introduction 4 Research Findings 5 Stock Options 5 Tuition Reimbursement 6 Merit Plans 7 Conclusion 8 References 10 Executive Summary In a business the main focus is become as successful as possible. In order to gain success and maintain the success a business must have a reliable and dependable staff. With this being said it is important to compensate employees to maintain and develop the best work performance possible. The success of the business is depended on the employees. Research has been done on three compensation strategies that benefit the employees and company, those three compensation strategies are implementing stock options, tuition reimbursement, and merit plans. Stock options benefits have been known as an attractive way to reward employee performance. It is important for the organization to claim the stock options to be capitalized on the balance sheet so shareholders can track EPS, which in return is beneficial to the organization as well. This compensation benefit has been around for decades and continued to grow until the increase in accounting rules in 2001. With more rules implemented it allows for the companies to maintain a fairness in the workplace. This option should be offered to all employees but is not...
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...Business Research Report Social Media and Marketing Assessment Code: RWT1 Student Name: Student ID: Date: Mentor Name: Table of Contents Executive Summary 3 Introduction 4 Research Findings 5 Twitter 5 Pinterest 6 Facebook 7 Recommendations 8 Conclusion 8 References 10 Executive Summary This paper presents findings that support the value and wisdom of using social media as a marketing strategy in business. Social media platforms enable brands to expand in current markets as well as become introduced in new markets. Twitter, Pinterest and Facebook are social media platforms that are widely used to promote a brand, helping to create trust and loyalty between a brand and its consumers. Twitter allows our brand to connect on a more personal level with our consumers. We can interact on a one-on-one basis. Twitter lets us respond to and resolve concerns quickly. It also enables us to be a part of our consumers’ daily lives, reminding them that we are there. Twitter also boosts our brands awareness and visibility. Every time our brand is tweeted about it causes search engines to bump our brand to the top of their search list and attracting potential consumers to our brand. Pinterest affords our consumers a deeper look into our brand. Pinterest is where we can pin boards about the things that appeal to us, the projects we are in the process of doing and future items we would like to invest in. When consumers see a picture or video...
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...Business Research Report Compensation Strategies for 2014 Assessment Code: RWT1 Student Name: Student ID: Date: 9/15/13 Table of Contents Executive Summary Introduction Research Findings Salaried/Hourly Compensation Commission/Productivity-Based Compensation Longevity Compensation Recommendations6 Conclusion7 References8 Executive Summary This report reviews three different compensation strategies PepsiCo can develop and implement within all of our PepsiCo. Brands and businesses for our employees. Compensation is one of the most important and rewarding factors for our employees based on our organizational health survey conducted in 2011, so a thoughtful and thorough approach should be taken as we think about changing the way in which our companies reward our employees for the work they perform on a daily basis. Salary and hourly compensations are easy and constant ways of paying the employees of our companies. Salary and hourly compensation can be a set wages employees will earn based on their job description. This wage will not change based on seniority or merit. The stability of this type of compensation system is appealing to employees as they are aware of how much income they will receive on a regular basis. Hourly based pay has very little room for opportunity of growth for the employees. Commission/productivity based pay also known asperformance based pay is a relatively common and popular approach to compensation where the employee is paid by...
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...Business Research Report Title Presented to: Assessment Code: RWT1 Student Name: Name Student ID: xxxxxxxxx Date: 10/03/2012 Mentor Name: Dayna Haydon Table of Contents Executive Summary 3 Introduction 4 Research Findings 4 Finding Number 1 4 Finding Number 2 5 Finding Number 3 5 Recommendations 5 Conclusion 6 References 7 Executive Summary The main objectives of this report were to evaluate and determine if business ethics and corporate citizenship initiatives would increase employee efficiency within the workplace, the impact of these programs on the reputation of the organization and their effect on the organization’s relationship with employees, investors, and customers. A variety of relevant books and modern journal articles were used to research on this subject. The review of these articles and books revealed that corporate social responsibility initiatives play a fundamental role in building the image of the company as well as strengthening the organization’s relationship with its customers. Ethical programs on the other hand guide employee actions and in effect minimize any points of conflict that may arise within the workplace thereby increasing workplace efficiency and overall employee productivity. Ethical programs also ensure that financial reporting abides by the stipulated standards. This ensures that the information contained in financial reports is reliable and therefore increases...
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...A New IT Strategy Scenario 1 Andrew Grimm RWT1 000236445 7/1/2014 Vikki Driving-Hawk Table of Contents Page 1 Cover Page Page 2 Table of Contents Page 3 Executive Summary Page 4 & 5 Introduction Page 5 & 6 Solution 1: Productivity Software Page 6 & 7 Solution 2: Accounting and Finance Page 7 & 8 Solution 3: Quality Assurance and Customer Service Page 8 & 9 Solution 4: Marketing Page 9 & 10 Recommendations and Conclusions Page 11 References Executive Summary Cloud hosted technologies take the overhead for key IT services off of the small business and into larger technical groups with the resources to provide next level services. Without having to host our own datacenter, cloud hosted applications put us in the driver’s seat by offering up key business services we need, but taking away all of the overhead which comes with an enterprise environment. I researched four solutions for small businesses to cover each of the core areas of business needs. My focus was on providing a total business solution for productivity, accounting and sales, quality assurance and customer service, and marketing. For each of the areas identified, a solution was found and vetted through research. I have recommended the purchase of Microsoft Office 365 E1 for use for productivity software. It’s price point is extremely competitive and it provides the most robust set of services available in the market for this type of package...
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...Business Research Report Compensation Systems Assessment Code: RWT1 Student Name: Diane Smith Student ID: 337372 Date: October 7, 2013 Mentor Name: Christina Wright Table of Contents Executive Summary 3 Introduction 4 Research Findings 5 Finding Number 1 5 Finding Number 2 6 Finding Number 3 7 Recommendations 8 Conclusion 9 References 10 Executive Summary Compensation represents monetary pay for performance. It is a very important component to our manufacturing company’s Human Resource system. Our 120 employees are the heart of our business. We depend on their knowledge to help our company reach its goals. Therefore, we researched a variety of compensation strategies, which you will read below, that have helped us develop a compensation system that will motivate, encourage, retain and reward employees. There is no perfect system. Not all systems fit all businesses. The idea that pay policies have strategic impact has become a major theme within the compensation literature since the mid-1980’s…analysis reveals that inferior organizational performance is associated with the lack of fit between pay policy and business strategy.” (Montemayor, 1996, p889). But through careful investigation we have found two systems we believe will work well in our company. Through our research, three compensation systems really stood out. We will discuss Merit Based Pay, Salary Plus Commission and end with Salary Plus Bonus. This report outlines our...
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...History and story of KaruMagic: This land has a rich heritage of magical lore, of a kind found nowhere else. Its annals describe how long ago Gods, heroes and lovers lived out their highest destinies on this soil. The first inhabitants of this particular land were those of myths and legends who possessed many magical powers and abilities in many different forms. Among them were Fairies, Pixies, Dryads, Nymphs, Brownies, Sprites, Whisps, Elves, Dwarfs, Hobbits, Drow, Dark Elf, Gobblins, Trolls, Orcs, Mermaid, Mermen, water nymphs, Dragons, Drakes, Gryphons, Centaur, Fawns, Satyrs, Unicorns, Anthromorphs and many animals; and a few humans (although these beings are rare), who were known as the Galens. Being fairly peaceful and living in harmony between themselves (after they had all combined forces to rid their lands of the dreaded Dark Force that had plagued them for decades with the Dark Wars) and with nature as they followed the Druidic laws and lifestyles; this blend of creatures enjoyed their peaceful existence until they were invaded by a people known as the Celts. The Galen after many battles fell under the control of the Celts, eventually the land started to bloom. Not with impressive buildings, nor by suppressing of other cultures, like the Greek, the Persians and the Romans did, but by creating a blended society based on the Brehon Law; because the Celts after battling the Galen races for so long had become familiar with the history and learned to appreciate...
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...Touch Screen Devices for Marketing & Sales Purposes Presented to: WGU Matt Dotson 12/29/2012 Table of Contents Executive Summary .............................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined. Introduction ........................................................................ Error! Bookmark not defined. Object of Study .................................................................................................................. 5 Research Findings .............................................................................................................. 6 Performance of the new technology on the volume of stock orders ..................................... 7 Performance of information technology on time taken to supply tires to the dealers ............. 8 Performance of information technology on customer service .............................................. 9 Recommendations.............................................................................................................10 Conclusion........................................................................................................................12 References .......................................................................................................................12 Executive Summary This research report was based on an investigation into the impact of new information technology in the business sector. The study was focused on a new business, which was...
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...Business Research Report MOVING TO ONLINE MARKETING Presented to: Management Assessment Code: RWT1 Student Name: Michella Dresselhuys Student ID: 000174834 Date: 08/12/2010 Mentor Name: Lindsey Wicks Table of Contents Table of Contents 2 Table of Contents 2 Table of Contents 2 Table of Contents 2 Table of Contents 2 Table of Contents 2 Table of Contents 2 Advantages & Disadvantages of Online Marketing 5 Increase in Internet Usage & Sales 6 Online Marketing Tools Available 7 References 11 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This report reviews some issues that should be considered when marketing a business online and presents recommendations to start marketing online. The Advantages and Disadvantages of Marketing Online There are several pros and cons to marketing a business online and each one should be considered. Costs can be lower with online advertising but this does not mean that marketing online altogether is going to be low cost. Online marketing allows for a more global reach and this gives us the potential for new customers and an increase in sales. Many customers have concerns about shopping online because of security but disadvantages like these can be overcome with extra security tools that are offered online. There are many more advantages than disadvantages and many of the disadvantages can be fixed. The Increase in Internet Usage and Sales Statistics show that overtime the amount of people using the internet has increase and the...
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...Business Research Report Implementation of Three Technological Advances Assessment Code: RWT1 Student Name: Student ID: Date: March 10, 2014 Mentor Name: Table of Contents Executive Summary 3 Introduction 4 Research Findings 5 Social Media (Foursquare and Twitter) 5 iPad Tablet 7 Square Reader 8 Recommendations 9 Conclusion 10 References 11 Executive Summary The purpose of this report is to investigate the possibilities of an instant increase in customer traffic and expediency in payment with our rollout of food trucks. As a competitor in the mobile food industry that caters to people on the move who do not have the time for a sit down meal, we have to focus on two specifics aside from a desirable food product: awareness for the customer to know where our trucks are going to be and keeping the line in constant motion. Within this report, I have included three different technological advances that have become widely used in the last five years that should be implemented to advance our organization to the forefront of the canteen business. All three advances are around five years in age, but have made dramatic progressions in their usefulness and purpose over the course of their existence. With everyone on the go, the need to have access to information in almost real time is paramount in this age. Social media plays a...
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...Business Research Report Impact of FASB on Company A Presented to: CEO of Company A Assessment Code: RWT1 Table of Contents Executive Summary 3 Introduction 4 Research Findings 4 FASB History 4 Public Corporation Requirements (GAAP) 5 Investor Impact 6 Recommendations 7 Conclusion 8 References 9 Executive Summary The purpose of this report is to research the accounting and reporting standards of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and report the impact FASB may have on our company. The following research explains the history and purpose of FASB, the accountability requirements on public corporations, the effectiveness of FASB in setting standards in order to improve financial reporting in the public sector, and finally, the impact on and satisfaction of the investment community in regards to FASB’s imposed standards. The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) was established in 1973 and has been the designated organization in the private sector for establishing standards of financial accounting in governing the preparation of financial reports by nongovernmental entities. These standards, which are enforced by the authority of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, are important to the efficient functioning of the economy. It is in the best interest of a capital market that investors and potential investors have complete and reliable information provided them so they...
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...Business Ethics and Efficiency RWT1 Table of Contents Executive Summary 3 Subject and Purpose 3 Introduction 5 Discussion 5 Ethics and Economic Efficiency 6 Organization Goodwill and Competitive Advantage 7 Risk Management and Credit Facility 9 Recommendation 9 Conclusion 10 References 12 Executive Summary Due to increased globalization and competition in industry, organizations are facing tough challenges in the keeping their business operations sustainable and ethical so that they continue to grow and develop in a successful manner. When we talk about driving the organization towards success it is not any different from steering a car or vehicle in the right direction towards the required destination. That is why roadmaps and directions are developed and changed constantly so that the organizations and management are able to keep their business current and follow the latest trends and requirements as demanded by the external environmental factors that are constantly changing. It is extremely important that on its way to growth and improvement, the organizational management must look out for any new developments like technological advancement, globalization, new regulations, and laws or policies with regards to their business industry in order to maintain the performance and reputation of the business. On their way towards growth many leaders and management often ignore and forget the importance of business ethics and corporate...
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...Business Research Report OS of Champions Assessment Code: RWT1 Student Name: Date: May 18, 2014 Table of Contents Executive Summary 3 Introduction 4 Research Findings 5 Apple IOS 5 Pro’s and Con’s 5 Ease of use 6 Versatility 6 Security 6 Analysis 6 Android OS 6 Pro’s and Con’s 6 Ease of use 7 Versatility 7 Security 7 Analysis 8 Microsoft Windows OS 8 Pro’s and Con’s 8 Ease of use 9 Versatility 9 Security 9 Analysis 9 Recommendations 11 Conclusion 12 References 13 Executive Summary As we prepare to arm our Sales Managers with a devise that will not only keep us competitive in the market, but give us a technological advantage over our competitors. Allowing them to: • Present sales pitch to the customer • Analyze sales performance • Track Sales in real time • Manage Sales Force • Manage Accounts • Conduct training • Keep our data secure • Order equipment direct to the market We must decide which OS best fits our needs. We have researched in depth the three leading operating systems on the market. Apple IOS, Android Jelly Bean, and Microsoft Windows 8.1. While each operating system had great advantages and disadvantages we found the following to be true: Microsoft Windows 8.1 is the clear winner. I recommend we provide each Sales Manager with a phone and tablet computer running the Windows 8.1 operating system by Microsoft. It will give them everything they...
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...Online Retail Marketing Amy Schmitt Western Governors University June 1, 2013 Table of Contents Summary of Online Marketing……………………………………………………………………………..... 3 Advantages of Online Marketing…………………………………………………………………………….. 5 Disadvantages of Online Marketing…………………………………………………………………………. 6 Potential of Online Sales for Company………………………………………………………………………. 7 Requirements for a Successful Online Marketing Campaign…………………………………………………8 Conclusion……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 9 Reference Page…………………………………………………………………………….. ………………10-11 Summary This report will provide all research done to provide adequate information for online marketing opportunities regarding retail sales. I will provide information and statistics that will give a better understanding of how to market a product successfully. This report will cover the disadvantages and advantages of marketing products online. When properly marketing products online, a company can boost their sales substantially. This is something all retail companies should take into consideration. Online Marketing Advantages A company must consider the many different ways of marketing. Online marketing, if done correctly, can prove to be very beneficial. A company needs to determine if the product they are selling can benefit from an online marketing campaign. Marketing online has several advantages involved with it. A few of these advantages include: The ability to reach a larger, even global...
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...Business Research Report Evaluation of Information Technology Systems Table of Contents Executive Summary 3 Introduction 4 Research Findings 5 Apple iPad 5 Toshiba Excite™ 13 6 Samsung Galaxy Note II 6 Recommendations 7 Conclusion 7 References 8 Executive Summary For a large company, with a large sales department, with many remote employees, three different technologies that have emerged within the last five years were looked at to compare features, usability, and size. I also looked at was how easy or difficult each device would be to set up, as well as how secure each device would be for employees to use. The devices were compared to find which device would be best to have each employee use. The Apple iPad is practical for small businesses because it can be set up for fewer users and it easy to use, as well as compact, which makes it easy to transport form office to office or from home to home for remote employees. Unfortunately, for large companies, the Apple iPad can be difficult to set up for multiple users on a single iPad. Setting up devices for each work station can be very costly, as it requires its own hardware for each workstation. The iPad runs faster with the A6X chip, which launches the applications faster and makes the device run faster. The device can support a wide range of virtual private networks, which makes the device secure. The Toshiba Excite 13 Tablet is a little bigger than the iPad, which can make it harder to transport...
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