Utah Symphony And Utah Opera A Merger Proposal

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    “Utah Symphony and Utah Opera: a Merger Proposal”

    Financial Strengths and Weaknesses of the Utah Symphony Before the Merger The financial state of the Utah Opera before the merger was grim. It was understood by the symphony’s chairman of the board, Scott Parker, that the situation was getting worse. This was aggravated by the downturn of the economy and the event of 9/11. However, even before the economic downturn and 9/11, the symphony was very close to a deficit situation (Delong & Ager, 2005). Scott Parker assumed the chairmanship to

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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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    Utah Symphony And Opera Merger Task 1 Utah Symphony And Opera Merger Task 1 Utah Opera and Symphony Merger Utah Opera and Utah Symphony merger is an organizational plan to combine the two art-based organizations with an aim of increasing their effectiveness and efficiency. It involves fundamental changes that are beneficial to the operations of both companies. This documental analysis will assist Ann Ewers, General Director of the Utah Opera; make an informed decision concerning the merger

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    board of the Utah Opera Organization, might use one theory of motivation to oppose or support the merger. Response: One theory of motivation Bill Bailey will use to support the merger by using Alderfer’s ERG Theory shown below. The definition of this theory is the following: Alderfer's ERG Theory: Three basic needs - existence, relatedness, and growth - influence behavior. (Alderfer, 1960) Bill Bailey will have to focus on motivating the executive committees of the Utah Opera organization

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    Organizational Mgmt Task 1

    Utah Symphony and Utah Opera: A Merger Proposal There is a major discussion underway on the proposed merger of the Utah Symphony and the Utah Opera. Mergers in the arts are rare, and nonetheless, risky, therefore all parties are going through thorough discussions process before coming to a final decision. A merger of this sort is unfamiliar, therefore gaining support of the merger has been difficult. It is important to consider all parties and their concerns equally, and implement motivational

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    Utah Symphony and Utah Opera Utah Symphony and Utah Opera: A Merger Proposal Michael Zimmermann Western Governors University Organizational Management Utah Symphony and Utah Opera: A Merger Proposal 1. Theory of motivation to oppose or support the merger Motivation is a psychological response that leads one to act and includes the direction for the goal. The theory that would best allow Mr. Bailey to oppose this merger is the process theory. The process theory identifies specific

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    Organizational Management

    Response I was asked to analyze the Utah Symphony and Utah Opera merger proposal as Anne Ewers goes forward to manage the merger. I had to plan a proposal for Anne Ewers as she develops new strategies for measuring the success of this ongoing merger process. This art industry depends highly on donations from businesses and foundations. From many struggles, the art industries have developed low revenue, however; the Utah Opera and Utah Symphony need to integrate this merger for reduction of expenses for

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    chairman of the board of the Utah Opera regarding the proposed merger with the Utah Symphony was over the financial strength of the opera compared with the financial liabilities of the symphony. Another concern of Bill’s is that the opera would lose its identity through the merger. Initial concerns aside, Bill determined that a merger between the two organizations would benefit them both over time. Bill now has the task of gaining support for the merger from the symphony board of directors. A theory

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    Symphony and Utah

    Utah Symphony and Utah Opera- A merger proposal Course instructor: Course: Name: Utah Symphony and Utah Opera- A merger proposal A Before the merger, Utah Symphony managed numerous budgetary issues. A significant budgetary shortcoming with the symphony is its powerlessness to arrange the compensations of the workers. The greater part of the symphony's representatives are under contact that abandons them with the money related load of needing to pay rates paying little heed to the ticket deals

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    Symphony and Utah

    Utah Symphony and Utah Opera- A merger proposal Course instructor: Course: Name: Utah Symphony and Utah Opera- A merger proposal A Before the merger, Utah Symphony managed numerous budgetary issues. A significant budgetary shortcoming with the symphony is its powerlessness to arrange the compensations of the workers. The greater part of the symphony's representatives are under contact that abandons them with the money related load of needing to pay rates paying little heed to the ticket deals

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