Strategic Initiative FIN 370 March 10, 2013 Christine Gordon Strategic Initiative Strategic planning is the foundation of a successful business, according to a Commentary given by Viraj Yadav in Strategic Directions “Strategic planning is a crucial factor in the survival, development and success of any business” (Premeaux, 2009). In this paper there will be discussions on Walmart strategic initiative program and the effectiveness of it. Walmart is not only a leader in retail
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Strategic Initiative FIN 370 September 9, 2013 Louis Wallen Strategic Initiative IBM has played a strong and significant technological role in shaping the world in interconnection, intelligence, and new instruments. The information technology industry is highly competitive and the need for strategic initiative planning is an essential element for the organization to continue to prosper and remain an industry leader. According to IBM’s annual report one of the strategic plans
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Strategic Initiative Short-term liquidity and long-term profitability are essential objectives for a successful business. The modest beginnings and impressive 50-year growth of Walmart Stores, Inc. are an example of such practice. Walmart Stores, Inc. reflects decades of continued positive return for investors in its annual report and presents a five-tiered strategic plan. The Walmart Store, Inc. 2012 Annual Report lists these initiatives as ―1) Developing our people; 2) Driving the productivity
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Strategic Initiative FIN/370 Finance for Business Strategic Initiative Microsoft like many other organization have developed a very strong systemic approach in order to achieve success. This systemic approach incorporates strategic planning with financial planning so that goals associated with these types of planning can help to strengthen operations, control the net value of the organization to stay in line with meeting profit goals, setting priorities to meet expectations, and ensuring that
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Starbucks: Strategic Plans for the Future Strategic planning is the roadmap for an organization which indicates who the company is, what they do, who the customers and competition is and where the company expects to be over time. Financial planning is where the company forecasts the company’s assets and liabilities over a period of time. Starbucks financial plan consists of long term and short term investments. As mentioned in the annual report these investments are in the form of debt securities
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Strategic Initiative: General Motors Company FIN/370 1/26/2015 David Tucker The General Motors Company (GMC) made history in 2013. This reflected a major advancement on every part of the vehicle that was intended to make them more durable while still reflecting the goal to earn a reasonable profit. The goal was to work on the balance sheets, have solid earnings, and make huge investments. The company focused on the customer’s needs, demands, and desires, this increased focus
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Sample Starbucks Strategic Initiative In this paper, Team C will describe the relationship between strategic planning and financial planning for Starbucks Corporation. The first topic covers Starbucks strategic planning initiative and identifies a strategic initiative discussed in the organization’s annual report; from this report Team C will describe how this initiative affects Starbucks financial planning. Team C will break down and address how Starbucks initiative directly affects costs
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The Importance of Strategic Initiatives Companies that have experienced success and wish to continue to do so proactively spend significant amounts of time and resources developing annual strategic plans and initiatives. Wal-Mart has become a well-known household name over the span of 50 plus years and continues to grow domestically and globally. The purpose of strategic planning initiatives within organizations much like Wal-Mart is to identify current and future markets, new trends, growth opportunities
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Strategic Initiative Paper student FIN/370 Finance for Business teacher May 1, 2012 Introduction Strategic planning is the compass an organization requires to stay on the path toward successfully reaching their goals and objectives. It is paramount that businesses assess all critical areas such as management, sales, marketing, and finances with long-term health in mind. Tactical plans can be devised with the strategic plan as the guiding force. The allocation of
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Strategic Initiative Strategic planning is used by organizations to define the strategies and direction of the organization. Strategic planning is also used to make decisions for organizations like the allocation of resources and financial investments. The main purpose of strategic planning is to convey and organization’s purpose and to set long-term and short-term goals. There are different types strategic planning techniques like SWOT analysis, STEER analysis, and PEST analysis. Financial
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