...stock price of Apollo Group, the owner of the University of Phoenix, has dropped by 80 percent from its peak. Career Education Corporation is also down 80 percent; ITT Education, 96 percent; DeVry, 50 percent. Corinthian Colleges, now in bankruptcy, is trading at under a penny a share, less than one percent of its value just over a year ago. The collapse of for-profit stocks may be just the wake-up call that is needed to prompt a restructuring of the industry and of its oversight. But a telling error in Friday’s coverage of the plunge serves as a sobering reminder of just how difficult it can be to keep education entrepreneurs’ eyes on the right prize — quality and...
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...Intro: Virtual Organization is the measure for providing practice and functions of work in a corporation. This provides the view and functions of a corporation’s website and the interior sections for employees’ website. This provides students the ability to be aware of the sections of a corporation’s functions with or before the work experience. The education in this provides the viewpoints necessary for organization and maintaining a corporate world. This manual provides the different sections of different work environments for corporations. This is a measure of providing a learning experience. Those that are new to the work concept will learn the basis of the corporation from the Virtual Organization. This is a functional level of experience by a virtual corporation. However, these are not actually correct in the information they provide. They are decided and engineered forms of a corporation’s websites with outer and internal functions. This assists with the education of a company’s work provided by its virtual websites. Towards the ending of the manual are the measures necessary to follow for attaining the Virtual Organization website. The key factors of login, materials, and selection for Virtual organization explained toward the end of the manual with brief pictures for view. The last paragraphs of the manual will provide a conclusion of the functions and guidance for the student’s future use of the Virtual Organization website. ...
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...[pic] Managing Strategically Case No.47: “The Apollo Group” TABLE OF CONTENTS Sections 2 Section a 2 1 Introduction 2 2 Core Competencies 3 2.1 Developing core competencies 4 2.2 Uses of core competencies 4 3 Core Competencies of the Apollo Group Inc 4 3.1 Skilled Workforce 4 3.2 Good Market Share 4 4 Key Success Factors 4 4.1 Product 4 4.2 Customer service 4 5 Strategy Implementation 4 6 Conclusion 4 7 references 4 8 Table Of Figures 4 Sections This report is divided into three sections Section A – Introduction, core competencies Section B – Key Success Factors and alternative strategies Section C – Strategy implementation and conclusion Section a Introduction According to Apollo Group Inc, Corporate Information, “Apollo Group, Inc. was founded in 1973 in response to a gradual shift in higher education demographics from a student population dominated by youth to one in which approximately half the students are adults and over 80 percent of whom work full-time. Apollo's founder, John Sperling, believed and events proved him right that lifelong employment with a single employer would be replaced by lifelong learning and employment with a variety of employers. Lifelong learning requires an institution dedicated solely to the education of working adults. Today, Apollo Group, Inc. through its subsidiaries, the University of Phoenix (including University of Phoenix Online), the Institute...
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...The Apollo Group, Inc. has an interesting beginning and was able to finally find eventual success. The Apollo Group founded the University of Phoenix in 1976, the founder was Dr. John Sperling. Dr John Sperling decided to go after an opportunity that consisted of creating a university geared toward working adults. Since 1976 the Apollo Group, Inc. has forged ahead and found a spot on the Fortune 500 list falling from it’s number 452 spot in 2011 to its 2012 number 504 ranking. How Apollo Group reached that spot was discussed in a case study developed by Richard B. Robinson in 2009. From this case study I have done a SWOT analysis and came up with a few strategies. A business SWOT can uncover internal strengths and external opportunities along with weaknesses and threats. SWOT ANALYSIS Internal University Strengths and Weaknesses Strengths * Geared towards working adults * Faculty are working professionals within their profession * flexible by holding classes in leased office spaces which cuts down on costs * Large name recognition Weaknesses * Profit margins could be hampered by significant spending on research and development and information technology * UOP recruiter’s salaries based solely on number of recruits * Slow approval for students being properly schooled * Younger student still interested in enrolling in conventional 4 year universities External Opportunities and Threats Opportunities * Students from developing countries...
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...Dedicated with regards to my Parents [pic] ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The project of such magnitude cannot be accomplished without the assistance and co-operation of several people. Exchange of ideas generates a new object to work in a better way. So, whenever a person is helped and co-operation by others, his heart is bound to pay gratitude and is not merely formalities but an expression of deep sense of gratitude and cumulative appreciation. Now first and foremost, I feel highly obliged to Mr. R. K. Sharma, District Manager: Apollo Tyres Ltd. Muzaffarpur who got me placed for project training, which had sent materials, according to my topic for execution in order to perform the work for preparing this dissertation. I would like to mention something special about my supervisor Mr. Vipin Kumar, (Asst. Professor) L.N.Mishra College of Business Management, Muzaffarpur, and making acknowledgement that without his kind co-operation, attention, wise guidance and a regular feedback from me, my mission would not have been fulfilled its milestone. I have not the desired word power to express my heartiest gratitude regards reverence and indebtness to him. I also acknowledge with a deep sense of reverence, my gratitude towards of my parents and member of my family, who has always supported me morally as well as economically. [Md. Nishat Alam] PREFACE As it is said ............"The theory without practice is lame and...
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...com/cgi/alerts Subscriptions: http://crj.sagepub.com/subscriptions Reprints: http://www.sagepub.com/journalsReprints.nav Permissions: http://www.sagepub.com/journalsPermissions.nav Citations: http://crj.sagepub.com/content/6/2/219.refs.html >> Version of Record - Apr 21, 2006 What is This? Downloaded from crj.sagepub.com at Apollo Group - UOP on July 7, 2014 Criminology & Criminal Justice © 2006 SAGE Publications (London, Thousand Oaks & New Delhi) and the British Society of Criminology. www.sagepublications.com ISSN 1748–8958; Vol: 6(2): 219–237 DOI: 10.1177/1748895806062982 Reconstructing the role of the appropriate adult in England and Wales HARRIET PIERPOINT University of Glamorgan, UK Abstract The definition of the role of the ‘appropriate adult’ for young suspects in the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 Code of Practice C is ambiguous and contradictory. This article argues that the role has been socially constructed by the legislator, the courts, young people, the police and appropriate adults themselves. Following various recommendations to use volunteers as appropriate adults, this article revisits the nature of the role in light of a case study of a volunteer appropriate adult service. The results demonstrate that, in terms of volunteer practice, the role has been constructed to include elements of due...
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...Case Study – Apollo Group The Apollo Group was founded in 1973 by John Sperling. He saw a shift in higher education from the traditional younger college student to the working professional. He believed there was a need for an educational institute dedicated to working adults. With this in mind, the Apollo Group has several subsidiaries such as University of Phoenix, Carnegie Learning, Apollo Global, College for Financial Planning and Western International University to name a few. University of Phoenix was founded in 1976 and is not only Apollo Group’s largest subsidiary, but also one of the largest private, accredited higher education institutes in the country. The University operates ground campuses in over 100 locations across the country, plus offers online programs globally. The University of Phoenix makes up almost 92% of the Apollo Groups total revenue and thus the subsidiary focused on the most. University of Phoenix offers adult learners associate, bachelors, masters and doctorate degrees in over 20 different programs. They offer different learning platforms with online and ground campuses. They have a student population well over 350,000 and more than 700,000 alumni. They are the largest provider of education for adult learners in the United States. While they are the largest, they are by no means the only. There are several for-profit educational companies that directly compete with University of Phoenix and its parent company the Apollo Group. A...
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...MOUNTERAUX CHOCLATE CASE STUDY CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR PROFESSOR: SWAPNARAG SWAIN SUBMITTED BY ABHINAV SHUKLA ROLL NO 1 ABHISHEK CHAKRABORTHY ROLL NO 2 ADITI CHANDANI ROLL NO 5 ANURAG KHANDELWAL ROLL NO 6 NISHIT GANATRA ROLL NO 11 Question 1 Discuss the key challenges and marketing issues Andrea Torres must address at this time. Why do you think these issues and challenges are key to the success of the new product line? The major challenges: 1) Market Research: When the product is launched, at its inception stage the most important aspect in which every company should put in their focus is market research. Initially the company had chosen 20 people for one concept.. Considering the magnitude of the potential production this number is too low for a sample size which is the basis of any form of market research. It is important that we select the sample size for testing the product diligently after considering the fact that it would be a fair representation of the target population. The percentage of cocoa which was initially agreed by the sample size was 90 % but they wanted to test a new product with less percentage of cocoa (70%). This step could have been implemented when they were conducting market research. 2) Positioning: Positioning is the process by which one product acquires space in the minds of the consumer. Apollo should target the minds of the consumer based on the various analysis which are as follows: a) Population is changing its preferences...
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...Apollo hospitals Strategic analysis of corporate social responsibility practices Bhupesh Manoharan (0086/49) DESIGNING CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP INITIATIVES ASSIGNMENT 2 Industry overview – Health care Industry in India In India, the health care industry is split into public sector, private sector and a wide network of informal healthcare providers operating together in a large and unregulated network. This irregularity has caused wide disparities in access, especially in the regional and rural distribution of healthcare infrastructure. The Indian healthcare industry was valued at US$ 79 billion in 2012, and is expected to reach US $160 billion by 2017. The Indian healthcare sector is expected to grow at about 15 percent year-on-year, on account of factors such as rapid growth in infrastructure development, creation of demand for higher levels of healthcare and rising awareness of end users. The growth of the Indian healthcare sector is further driven by the 300 million strong middle class with significant disposable income, which is likely to demand superior healthcare services. According to the World Health Organization rankings, India’s healthcare system ranks 112th in the world .The quality of Indian healthcare are varied. In major urban areas, healthcare is of adequate quality, approaching and occasionally meeting Western standards. However, access to quality medical care is limited or unavailable in most rural areas. Rural India contains over 68% of India's total population...
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...telecommunication industry’s rapid and frequent advances. CrysTel employs 2,500 employees and offer products such as data cables, wireless solutions, and network development. (Apollo Group Inc, 2004) Successfully leading and sustaining change within this organization will require a great deal of planning and hard work from all levels of management and leadership. The term “survival of the fittest” (Apollo Group Inc, 2004) is aptly applied to the change process for organizations. Much like in ones personal life, those who are most fit or in this case the most adapt at leading and sustaining change will be the most likely to survive the necessary changes and emerge a stronger more successful organization. CrysTel has taken the first of many important steps required in being able to lead successfully and sustain change within their organization. CrysTel recognized the need for change created by external forces such as the technological advancements of their industry. They also realize that before any change can take place that address these technological advancements they also need to address the internal forces that create a need for change. CrysTel’s top management has hired a consultant to provide “the information necessary to optimize flexibility, promote innovation and sustain change” (Apollo Group Inc, 2004) to address the internal...
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...Case # 6 American Public Education, Inc.+ BUS 590 Business Strategy Case # 6: American Public Education, Inc. This case discusses about the institution American Public Education, Inc. or APEI, its uniqueness and its competitive advantage. It will also compare its performance with other top known universities. This paper will also analyze their financial stability, their balance sheets and what does it tell to the investors. Uniqueness of APEI American Public Education, Inc. or APEI is a university that offers mobility in education. It means that they are offering online classes so that people can study anywhere around the globe through the access of the internet. The school positions itself in a niche market by providing education to the military. They capitalize on the large market of online education in national security, homeland security and public safety personnel. APEI offers a unique and attractive proposition- access to high quality of education at an affordable price. APEI’s performance with other for profit universities Currently, APEI is ranked on the 34th on the Best Online Bachelors Program. Of all the 283 school that was surveyed APEI is considered one of the top schools in USA. Some of the competitors of APEI are Apollo Educational Group, Inc. in which University of Phoenix is under this company and DeVry Educational Group. In terms of net income, APEI has a low net income compared to the big educational corporations like Apollo and DeVry. Currently...
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...Apollo Hospitals announces Q4 and FY13 results Sustains growth momentum FY13 Consolidated Revenues up 19.7% at Rs. 37,687 million Consolidated PAT up 38.7% at Rs. 3,044 million Stand Alone Pharmacies Turnover exceed Rs 1,000 Crores Board declares 110% dividend Commissioned 200 beds multi specialty hospital in Chennai & 140 beds Ortho & Spine Specialty hospital in Bangalore in Q4 Set to commission 1,000 beds across seven locations in FY14 Our commitment to advanced patient care has helped us put in place the world’s busiest solid organ transplant program. Completed 500 Bone marrow transplants with outstanding outcomes India, May 20, 2013: Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd (AHEL), (BSE: 508869, NSE: INE437A01024), the Healthcare Pioneer and leading provider of quality clinical care today reported its consolidated financial results according to Indian GAAP for the quarter and financial year ending March 31, 2013. On the annual performance front Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd (AHEL) recorded an increase in consolidated revenues by 19.7% at Rs. 37,687 million compared to Rs. 31,475 million in FY12. Profit after Tax (PAT) was recorded at Rs. 3,044 million in FY13 vs. Rs. 2,194 million in FY12. The fourth quarter financials of Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd (AHEL) recorded improved performance over the fourth quarter of previous year. Consolidated Revenues recorded a 12.9% growth at Rs. 9,445 million compared to Rs. 8,365 million in Q4FY12. Profit after Tax (PAT) was recorded...
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...HEALTHCARE AND HOSPITAL INDUSTRY Healthcare industry is a wide and intensive form of services which are related to well being of human beings. Health care is the social sector and it is provided at State level with the help of Central Government. Health care industry covers hospitals, health insurances, medical software, health equipments and pharmacy in it. Right from the time of Ramayana and Mahabharata, health care was there but with time, Health care sector has changed substantially. With improvement in Medical Science and technology it has gone through considerable change and improved a lot. The major inputs of health care industries are as listed below: I. Hospitals II Medical insurance III. Medical software IV. Health equipments Health care service is the combination of tangible and intangible aspect with the intangible aspect dominating the intangible aspect. In fact it can be said to be completely intangible, in that, the services (consultancy) offered by the doctor are completely intangible. The tangible things could include the bed, the décor, etc. Efforts made by hospitals to tangiblize the service offering would be discussed in details in the unique characteristics part of the report. Different types of health care services available in India Hospitals Pathology Clinics Blood Banks Meditation Centres Emergency services like Ambulances, etc. Online Medical Services Telemedicine Naturopathy Yoga Centres Fitness Centres ...
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...Chapter 1 [pic] Introduction 1.1 Background Of The Report As being one of the biggest hospitals in Bangladesh, Apollo Hospitals Dhaka is at the forefront of medical technology and expertise and provides a complete range of the latest diagnostic, medical and surgical facilities for the care of its patients. The hospital is having all the characteristics of a world-class hospital with wide range of services and specialists, equipment, & technology, ambience and service quality. But the quality of a hospital service is not defined by the appearance of its facility. Rather the service quality depends more on the sincerity of the hospital and its human resources to serve the patients. In Bangladesh, the health care sector is not yet developed. A large number of people go abroad for treatment due to low quality of medical facilities in Bangladesh. And the main target market of Apollo Hospitals Dhaka is the people who want to get world class treatment inside the country with affordable cost. To ensure the proper customer satisfaction, the hospital management has to employ the right people in right place. Prior to this a detailed job Analysis is almost essential. With Job Descriptions and a sophisticated Job Evaluation system, management will be able to recruit and determine pay levels better, determine the types of training the hospital staff should go on and have a basis to appraise them. Job Descriptions furnished by business units are current and accurate...
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...envision, from a broader perspective, the operation of an organization and the market one serves. You must learn to think, act, speak, and process from the “management mind.” This capstone course draws from all functional areas of an enterprise to provide strategic direction to an organization. It also provides engineers with a management perspective as a complement to the engineering orientation, which they currently possess. Strategies are offered to ensure not only success in a competitive “for profit” environment, but the sustainability of success throughout the economic cycle. A framework is developed to understand the interrelation of accounting, finance, operations, engineering, and marketing. Class format will be lecture, case study analysis, open discussion, guest speakers, and student presentation. Student Notice: As a...
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