Development Case Studies Samples For Students

Social networking sites are increasingly gaining attention for analysis of their marketing opportunities and reach. If a good business strategy is designed to gain a competitive advantage using the company’s core competencies, then in the case of Twitter it is possible to help the organization grow and explore various market opportunities. In case of Twitter, capabilities suit the business strategies under consideration by the company’s management because the firm has been operating in the social networking industry for quite some time and has also been able to prove itself to be a market leader (Kaplan & Haenlein, 2009).
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Answer one

A good supervisor is the one who understands the problems of the subordinates and tries to solve them. However, one cannot interfere in the subordinate’s personal life, but can try to sort out matters at workplace. In this case, Jan’s personal matters are affecting her performance at work. Moreover, she is developing negative attitude at workplace that is also affecting work performance of fellow friends. Therefore, supervisor must take immediate corrective actions. Some actions are suggested as follow:
- Listen to the issues of Jan that she is facing belonging to her home and work. By listening Continue reading...

Question 1

Over many year, Sainsbury company was operating with the same supply chain and the It system. These systems were outdated. Since they were created long before, so the new firms in the market as Tesco Plc had started to overtake Sainsbury In terms of the market share since they had the recent technologies in supply chain. Davis took up the task to sprucing the supply chain. He introduced new automated system, and they responded well in the first four years and later on problems started to arise since the stores were full and on the shelves there were no Continue reading...

Conflicts are a natural part of the collective human experience. Wherever there is the involvement of choices, conflicts are bound to happen. In the current competitive world, opinion and views are highly divided and hence conflicts are inevitable (Deutsch & Coleman, 2000). In our efforts to work cooperatively and collaboratively with one another, we often have differing opinions about how best to accomplish our common goals. Conflicts in the workplace are common and they occur as result of varying personalities and perspectives. Employer and employee conflicts are the most common types of conflicts in the workplace. Conflicts most of the Continue reading...

Simon Sinek developed the Golden Circle Model after researching the activities and philosophies of some of the most successful companies and influential leaders. Sinek discovered a common thread in the way these companies conceptualized, acted and communicated their ideals and products. He realized that there was a stark difference between influential companies and the not-so-successful ones. According to Sinek, most companies believe that clients buy products and service only because of superior quality, fair prices and exquisite designs. This is erroneous thinking, according to Sinek, because influential companies are driven by a different philosophy – the ‘why’ question.
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Written Strategic Audit

(For The Recalcitrant Director at Byte Products, Inc. Case)
I. Current Situation
- Current Performance
Byte has been a market leader for the past 6 years with steady annual income of 12% and a total turnover of about $265 million. Byte also has a market share of 32 percent. However, upsurge in demand has attracted entry of new firms placing its market leadership in jeopardy.

B. Strategic Posture

- Mission
- Objective
- Strategies
- Increase production capacity by constructing a new production plant that will significantly increase output in the long run.
- Maintain its market leader position and forestall additional Continue reading...

Targets’ change in strategy was a fast response to the effects of the recession, causing high customer turnover. The recession affected peoples’ consumption behavior to buying mostly what they couldn’t do without therefore, Target’s initial strategy of expanding their fashion activities futile after the recession. Walmart on the other hand was campaigning for its foods and beverages during the pre-recession period therefore, the recession played out to Walmart’s favor. Target therefore, through price sensitivity, discounting and PFresh approaches was able to counter losing customers to other chain stores. Repetition leads to habits therefore, Target was losing Continue reading...

Spina bifida is neural tube defects that are caused by ecological and hereditary factors that are not yet fully understood. There is no known cure yet for Spina Bifida condition, the damaged nerve tissue cannot be replaced. Some surgical interventions depend on the severity of the disease. In the worst case scenario, if the severe conditions are detected earlier through ultrasound, abortion is recommended.
Folate, also called folic acid is a B group vitamin that can prevent most neural tube defects. The recommended dose for the women who are planning to become expectant is 0.5 mg every day for Continue reading...

Chip Mazey is a vice president of the group. During a meeting with him, in a working situation or social meeting, I would pinpoint a number of issues that we feel the officer needs to work on. A particular aspect that the manager needs to work on would be on how he relates with his employees. Respect for employees is a trait that is missing in Chip’s style of administration. Chip's style of administration started right after he was promoted to the vice president's position and his ego took a grip on him. The manager is so full Continue reading...

- Introduction
A compound light microscope represents two or more lens. The term compound refers to multiple or mixture. In compound light microscope built with binocular lens and objective lens. The binocular lens present near the eyepiece and objective leans near to nosepiece. The objective lens helps in enlargement of images and also to collect the light source. According to the requirement the objective lens also changes. In advanced compound light microscope the phase contrasts also possible. In earlier 1595 Zacharias Janssen invented the first light microscope using collapsing tubes. It produced a magnification of 9x. Now the magnification Continue reading...

Introduction

Designer Inc. is a family owned, midsize corporation that is in its third year of transition from second – generation to third generation leadership. The corporation is in the business of selling custom made electronics and program items to about 300 different businesses and has its headquarters in Houston, Texas. The electronic items that Designer Inc. sells have ‘smart chips’ that allows pens and watches to have LCD screens that can be used as a mini computer. This small computer can be used for numerous applications. This case deals with creating a comprehensive marketing plan for Designer Inc’s new Continue reading...

1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Quench remains a brand leader in the sector of bottled water. Founded in 1998, the company has expanded its operations to all segments of the world. To date, the company boasts of being among the multibillion companies in the globe. Some of the strengths behind the success of Quench are robust advertisements, competitive pricing and image that is positive. The major market segments of the company are sporty individuals who aspire to leave a healthy life. Quench’s initiatives to fund various activities like sports have also received a warm welcome in the community. The reliable Continue reading...

Background of the Study

The fast food industry is witnessing an unprecedented growth in the recent years. In this era of globalization, multinational organizations are willing to expand their business operations in growth markets. For exploiting this opportunity of global expansion, they must formulate appropriate business strategies according to the targeted market (DePalma, 2002). These strategies are based on host country’s geopolitical and socio-economic environment. Nowadays, companies are aware of the fact that if they want to attain lucrative business then they have to focus on local needs, as well. Glocalization is new business concept, which is used to elucidate the concept Continue reading...

Evaluate the implementation of the Denver International Airport Baggage Handling System.

The initial system was technologically advanced and would see Denver Airport become a world leader in baggage handling; however, the system that was implemented was mostly manual and a shadow of the original. The initial design had the aim of integrating concourse A, B and C into a single system but what was implemented could only support outbound flights on the united concourse only. The system was aimed at automating baggage handling in the entire airport but what was implemented was a small portion and system used more was a manual tug and trolley system. The Baggage handling system Continue reading...

Marketing Plan for Coca Cola plus protein

INTRODUCTION
Coca Cola is one of the biggest players of carbonated and non carbonated soft drink market in the world. It is one of the most valuable and iconic brands in the world; Forbes has listed Coca Cola as the world’s third most valuable brand (World’s Most Valuable Brands, 2014). It is one of those companies that invest heavily in its marketing initiatives. In 2013, the marketing spend of the company stood at $4 billion (Team Trevis, 2014). Coca Cola is a market leader of the soft drinks market and has a brand portfolio that included drinks Continue reading...

Overview

Organizational change is challenging but if effectively managed it is highly beneficial. The case study comprehensively articulates the strategic direction that Black and Decker Company would take in development of different local businesses into international entities. The company is in the business of power tools and home improvements equipment. A description of the dynamics of the business is presented within the case study. It is pertinent to note that a recent acquisition of the Emhart Corporation is considered as one of the key catalysts of profitability of the company. Emhart is a company that deals in architectural hardware such Continue reading...

Reasons why California is difficult to govern

Ken and John believe that political diversity is the largest problem that has made any leadership unable to proficiently govern California. The author states that, “no single political adjective or phrase can capture California’s political diversity, in terms of the bulk state voters.” Geographically, there are metropolitan counties and San Francisco bay counties that present conflicting political views and ideas. In the two differing parties, “About 75% of the state’s voters and its main partisan and ideological division” are present. The San Francisco Bay is quite significant to the Democrat party since it significantly contributes to the Continue reading...

Based on Module 9, describe what failed in the orientation process. Be specific and use examples based on case study.
An orientation program was normally initiated with an objective to introduce the new joiners to their jobs in a formal manner. A new employee comes to know about different aspects of their jobs through a proper orientation, as it elaborates on the information that an employee receives during the selection procedure. The main purpose of an effective orientation program is to introduce the new employee to the organization as a whole, to its co-workers and their work units, apart Continue reading...

Section A

- What is your student identification number?
- How many Indigenous nations are there in Canada?
There are twelve nations: Great Basin, California, Great Plains, Northeastern Woodlands, South West, South East, Mesoamerica, Circum-Caribbean, Eastern Subarctic, Northwest Coast, Western Subartic and Arctic.
- How many Indigenous language families exist in Canada?
There are close to 75 indigenous languages, but according to Norrls (104), up to 2008, there were sixteen selected aboriginal languages. They include Cree, Ojibway, Innu-aimun, Algonquin, Ml’kmaq, Blackfoot, Malecite, Dene, Dogrib, Carrior, Satish, Gitksan, Nisga’a, Mohawk, Iroquoian and Haida.

Eskimoan.

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Introduction

Citrix Systems Inc. is a world market leader in networking, virtualization, and creation of cloud computing infrastructure that enables businesses and individuals to work efficiently. The company has been in operation since 1989 and has excelled in creating technology solutions that help to build, manage, and secure virtual and mobile workspaces. The company creates mobile and computer applications, networks, and data services that can be used on any device, network, or cloud.
Over twenty-five years, Citrix has actively pursued a vision of enabling consumers of information technology to live and work in a way that suits their specific needs. Continue reading...

Web Application Security

1. WebGoat
Webgoat is a project designed and maintained by the Open Wide Application Security Project (OWASP) organization. It is a deliberately insecure web application designed to demonstrate the possible security flaws that can exist in a web application and the significance of testing and protecting the applications against such flaws. It thus provides a testing platform to assess the security of a web application. The testing is done in the Black Box method of testing, and though the source code of the web application is not available, it can be downloaded and viewed. It consists of several lesson Continue reading...

Overview

Arrow Inc. was founded in the 1930’s as a private company in New York. It was mainly involved in the business of supplying electronics in the United States. In the early 1960’s, the status of the company was changed to public. Consequently, the company rose to become the eleventh major distributor of electronic modules in the United States. At this time, most of the company’s activities revolved around New York and parts of New England. The success was projected exponentially and by the year 1980, the company occupied the position of the second biggest electronic parts Continue reading...

Introduction

Silver Ship Company designs and constructs marine equipment for different companies in the marine industry. The company also repairs marine equipment including boats for other companies in the industry. This paper focuses on the company`s strategy within the workboat and military boat industry. The paper highlights a brief history of the company, the executive summary, and recommendations in the long and short terms for the company.

Brief History

In 1985, Mike McCarthy started the Silver Ships Inc after he ended his career in the fishing industry. The fishing industry offered him a chance not only to develop a successful career Continue reading...

Business- Development Strategies and the role of a Business Strategist

Q1: In order to understand the performance of an organization for which a computer based system is being designed, an analyst must • Look at only current business and document flow in the group • Converse with the top level and middle level executives only • Interview clerks, line managers and top and middle level managers who will enter data and make use of the system • Only clerical and middle level staff who carry a rich experience in the business and will be users of the system 
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Several factors are considered when deciding whether to develop a new information in-house or to go for outsourcing. Total Cost of Ownership or TOC is an important concept when making such a decision. A firm needs to consider various factors when deciding to build in-house software. Sometimes, the firm does not have enough human resource to develop and implement a system itself. Since, a firm that is into other main business does not have extra human resources to work on the development of a new information system and at the same time providing support to the existing system. This Continue reading...

System analysis is a process by which activities in an organization are evaluated to identify the objectives and how they can be achieved. It involves methodological study that analyzes data processing in a business firm and recommends on ways of achieving the set goals. It gives a guideline on how experts in various areas can combine their expertise to meet the future needs. System analysis is applied in various production activities. It is applied in business to examine whether all organizational activities are performed to the best quality standards (Kock, 2007). The process is done in majorly six steps: Continue reading...

MAYTAG CORPORATION

INTRODUCTION
Maytag has been in the USA market since 1893. The company started from farm machine and soon moved to washing machines segment in which the company currently holds 21.6% market share in home appliances. Also, Maytag has limited premium share in the commercial appliance. Maytag has come long way to the current strategic position with a central focus on the home market of North America. The company’s strategic moves in international markets have not proved to be fruitful. Currently, Maytag has maintained focus on the local market of local North America.

ANALYSIS

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1. Porter's Five Forces analysis: the book publishing industry.
The largest book publishers are Global companies from many nations. Below is a snapshot of the twelve largest book companies in the world ("World's 60 Largest Book Publishing Companies"). Random House is number five on the list.
All of the large firms face similar challenges and opportunities. The Porter’s Five Forces Analysis for Book Publishers is below.
2. What are the merits to consolidation in book publishing? How large or small are these benefits?
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Part A

Description of the Situation
Faslane started performing poorly due to leadership and structural loopholes that allowed the management and outsiders to interact in unprofessional ways and develop rifts. The employees could not share ideas due to fear of leakages and disputes from the political class. This threatened market position for Faslane; thus, the need for change and new management arose within Faslane. Howie and Craig undertook massive changes within the institution. They aimed at extending the management levels of the institution to involve other people within the system and developing quality market relations. This paper analyzes the concepts and Continue reading...

What is the BIG idea?

Michael Collins founded Big Idea Group with the purpose of turning ideas into reality. This is because the company would provide resources, experience, and access significant in the development of the idea. He established the firm to enhance an intermediary between inventors and buyers of ideas. These interactions enabled him to network with them and earned money from the activity. Collins believed that the process of taking ideas as a resource and transforming them into worthwhile products was beneficial in the child’s industry and other sectors. He had several questions concerning the success of his company. He wondered Continue reading...

Implementation issues

Snapple has experienced a decrease in sales and sales and revenue after firing of the Company’s spokespeople. The first implementation plan would be bringing back another spokespeople, with similar characteristics as the previously fired. From the first alternative, the sales department plays a major role in shaping the revenues of an organization, and as such, the company should employ massive sales people with the ability of moving a big crowd of customers. In addition, the fired group had a lot of influence towards customers who loved taking juice from Snapple Company. A similar recommendation would be for the Continue reading...

- Executive Summary
Quench is a brand leader in the bottled water sector. The company was founded in 1998 and has steadily expanded operations to become a global multi million pound company. Its main strengths have been competitive pricing, strong advertising campaigns and a positive brand image. Their main market sector consists primarily of customers with sporty, healthy, clean-living lifestyle aspirations. It sponsors several sporting events not only in Britain but worldwide. The Quench brand is associated with trust and reliability. With increased competition and economic recession, the company has registered low sales volumes and reduced profit margins.
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Annotated outline for the next steps (Stage 5)

Now that Myra has approved the proposal to develop the system that has been presented, it is time to get the project manager who will manage the entire project. There is also a need to have resources assigned that will help undertake the project. There are steps which have been outlined in the presentations but they are not detailed and guiding enough. This paper will focus on the steps that will be undertaken in the project in order to go on with the development of the project to completion.

The next step for customer relationship management system

- PROPOSED TECHNOLOGY SOLUTION
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Ricci v. DeStefano, 557 U.S. 557 (2009) was a controversial case that was decided by the United States Supreme court. The case concerned racial discrimination practices by New Haven, Connecticut’s fire department. The department had eighteen employees where seventeen were white, while there was only one Hispanic. The company in 2003 had seven openings for captain and eight positions for lieutenant. The department administered civil service examinations to fill the positions. The test consisted of two segments where one was oral and the other was written. The New Haven Department of Human Resources issued and RFP for the Continue reading...

Question 1

One of the causes of lack of effective management is that my age is an issue to some of the members of the management team. Additionally, they feel that I do not have the experience that is required for such a position. Additionally, they feel that they have already developed a comfortable working and communication relationship with their line managers, which makes them handle their duties well since they feel that their issues are directly heard at the headquarters. They seem to think that reporting through me may be inefficient and that their issues that they raise may be Continue reading...

Recently, BlackBerry had been infested by myriad of problems and managerial muddle. In fact, it was on the verge of losing its big title. It’s not until their realization of what they would lose that they considered a change in the management structure. Thorsten Heins who had been BlackBerry’s interim CEO stepped down after the foiled sale and was replace by John Chen; who has taken a new dimension and implemented policies towards the company’s success. There were many setbacks that even saw resignation of co-CEOs Mike and Lazaridis Jim Balsillie. Their resignation clearly showed faux Continue reading...

Abstract

Hong Kong Disneyland has been opened for over a period of ten years .It is beautiful and attractive place to visit. Being so famous it still has many problems till today. Below discussion describes the issues faced by the Hong Kong Disneyland.

ISSUES FACED BY HONG KONG DISNEYLAND ARE AS FOLLOWS:

- With over emphasis on China market, Hong Kong Disneyland has focussed on China market for a long period. With the opening of Shanghai Disneyland this year, Hong Kong Disneyland predicts that they will lose 50 percent of tourist’s attendance.
- Brand image of Hong Kong Disneyland is diluting because it has created too many issues Continue reading...

Executive Summary

The athletes industry is highly competitive and unpredictable for organizations that venture. As such, the industry has been dominated by companies such as Adidas and Nike. Accordingly, the aforesaid companies that have sustained market dominance have controlled the sports apparel and footwear sector for decades. As well, the market dominance by the various companies has been as a result of clear comprehension of the market of operation. Nonetheless, Under Amour has emerged as a formidable force within the athletes industry. As a new company with less than 30 years of experience, the organization has been growing tremendously. Accordingly, the Continue reading...

Introduction

The Krona Community Hospital, founded in 1977, is a 60-bed, acute care facility, which is situated in Banconota County. The facility presently offers a full range of care services and maintains a staff of around 400 workers, 100 physicians and specialists and several volunteers. Nouveau Health, which is a private, non-profit health care chain, has acquired the management of the Krona Hospital. The new facility will have 74 acute beds, which are entirely private, four observation rooms, a 24-hour emergency center, four surgical operating rooms, intensive care unit, and maternity department that will have one C-section room. In addition, Continue reading...

- When implementing ERP, one factor that should be considered is the scope with which it will cover. NOVA Company failed to recognize this and installed the whole system which covered everything. Defining the scope will help to understand the system and the way the business operations will be affected.
- Change management is an important aspect when implementing ERP. The resistance to implementation of SAP in NOVA during the first implementation caused it to fail. This is because people felt there would be no addition of value to the implementation.
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