I have been asked to develop an action plan for Anne Ewers as she moves forward with the ongoing merger of the Utah Opera and the Utah Symphony. A balanced scorecard has been provided for both organizations, and this document will include analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of each organization and recommendations that Ms. Ewers can take to address the weaknesses. Additionally, I will analyze the four aspects (including strengths and weaknesses) of the scorecards for each company and finally
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Utah Symphony Analysis Financial Strengths: The Utah Symphony received approximately 5% of its incoming from their endowment fund annually. The organization raised $3,829 in revenue from rental fees, sets, props, costumes, box office, etc. However, the symphony believes that the fundraising contributions are sufficient enough currently to allow ticket prices to remain the same as the prior year is successful. The up side is that there was a $116,308 in surplus at the end of the year. Utah Symphony
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Presenter Notes Slide 1 – Introduction Slide 2 – Explain the competing values framework: Used in the completion of a cultural assessment of an organization. The horizontal dimension maps the degree to which the organization focuses inwards or outwards (Cameron, 1999). To the left, attention is primarily inwards. To the right, it is outwards. The vertical axis determines the decision-maker. At the lower end, control is with management. The upper end indicates control with employees
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Organizational Management JFT2 Task 1 Utah Organizational Management JFT2, Task 1: Utah Symphony & Utah Opera Proposed Merger Analysis Utah Symphony & Utah Opera Proposed Merger Analysis In 2002, a proposal was made to merge the Utah Symphony and Utah Opera due to the failing economy, collapsing of the stock market, declining government financial support, and a waning of donations for the arts. The proposed merger would help both organizations by economizing on costs and expanding
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Strategic Recommendations for Anne Ewers Regarding the Merger of the Utah Symphony Orchestra and the Utah Opera Company Nanette Riggs 288311 JFT2 Task 2 28 May 2014 RIGGS 288311 JFT2 TASK 2 A1. Financial and Leadership Strengths and Weaknesses of the Utah Symphony (USO). Financial makeup: The majority of income for the USO is generated through ticket sales, individual contributions, business and foundation giving, government grants, and endowment and investment income. The majority of expenses
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caliber work, seniority, and expended effort or other intangibles a person puts into their ‘work’. Outcomes are items such as pay, benefits, promotions, and perceived job security. For example, Bill has expressed some concern regarding the fact Anne Ewers will
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to cut costs and improve the perception of the two organizations, thus bringing interest back to the arts. Below is a list of the key players: Anne Ewers – General Director of Utah Opera since 1991. Known to be a very capable person and was presented with the opportunity to become the CEO of the newly merged organization. During her tenure Ewers has successfully eliminated a $450,000 debt left by her predecessor, increase the budget from $1.5 million to $5 million and increased the number of
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| JFT2 Organizational Management| Joseph Kissinger| Joe Kissinger2/9/2012| Mr. Bill Baily Mr. Bill Baily is chair of the board of the Utah Opera Organization (UOC). He seems to be supporting this merger with a sense of caution. Although the UOC seems stable at the moment, the financial stability could erode in years to come due to the decline of public as well as private support for their company. Mr. Baily has the desire to see that the opera become a tier-one arts organization and the
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several arts organizations have made the decision to merge. To gain a better understanding of positions for or against the merger of the Utah Symphony and Utah Opera, I have explored motivations of various constituents. Below is a summary for use by Anne Ewers to think through potential issues that may arise during the merger process. Although the Utah Opera Organization’s Chairman of the Board, Bill Bailey supports the merger with the Utah Symphony, there is some hesitation on his part. Currently
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JFT2 Organizational Management Task 2 Western Governors University JFT2 Organizational Management Task 2 A1. Utah Symphony Strengths and Weaknesses The Utah Symphony has been a leading arts organization in the western part of the United States for decades. They have a rich, long history. Many strengths have contributed to this success and continue to do today. Financially, the organization is able to raise money through various means. For the fiscal year 00-01, the symphony was able
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