Organization Development Plan
Strategic planning is going to be a key aspect in the incipient phases of the organization planning process, taking into account that it presents individuals involved with the opportunity to gain a more complex understanding of the mission as a whole. The SOT analysis will occur at this point, considering that this can provide the company with important information regarding goals and strategies they need to adopt in order to reach them.

Climate surveys would involve observing how the industry functions and reaching out to bodies that are experienced in assisting companies as they grow. Considering that employees and customers are likely to have little to no information regarding expansion at this point, consultants would also help with making it possible for management to effectively deal with the change process. Managers can then get actively involved in efficiently responding to issues that might arise as a consequence of other…...

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Works cited:

Biech, E. "Developing Talent for Organizational Results: Training Tools from the Best in the Field." (John Wiley & Sons, 24 Jan 2012)

Warner, J. "Janus Performance Management System Volume with CD." (Human Resource Development, 1 Jan 2002)

Planned Change in a Department
Change within the Medical surgery department

There are various factors that occasion change within any organization, some may be due to change in the operations of an organization, some due to expansion, relocation, takeovers, mergers, external forces in economies, internal changes in operation modes or even unprecedented needs as unforeseen at the initial stages. This last one seems to be case within the medical surgery unit in our hospital.

The prevailing condition at the moment that needs a change approach that would improve the conditions within the medical surgery unit and the entire hospital in general is the imbalanced ration between the nurses and the surgery patients currently realized within the unit. The prevailing rate is one nurse within the medical surgery unit handling an average of 6-7 patients which has proven to be too high for a single nurse. The other pertinent problem within the same unit…...

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References

American Nurses Association, (2011). Effects of Nurses Shortage. Retrieved July 4, 2013 from http://ana.nursingworld.org/MainMenuCategories/ThePracticeofProfessionalNursing/workforce/NurseShortageStaffing/NursingShortage/Effects.aspx

Honor Society of Nursing, (2013). Facts on the Nursing Shortage in North America. Retrieved July 4, 2013 from  http://www.nursingsociety.org/Media/Pages/shortage.aspx 

Nursing Theories, (2011). Change Theory by Kurt Lewin. Retrieved July 4, 2013 from  http://currentnursing.com/nursing_theory/change_theory.html 

National Foundation for American Policy (2007). Deadly Consequences: The Hidden Impact of America's Nursing Shortage by Stuart Anderson. Pp 4. Retrieved July 4, 2013 from  http://www.nfap.com/pdf/0709deadlyconsequences.pdf

The original farm was a seasonal operation with periods of no production in the winter months. The ability to dry and produce value-added products will allow the business to smooth its income and realize revenue all year round. The new production facility will change the nature of the business from seasonal to year-round. The business will be able to stockpile product during the busy season and sell it on a continual year round basis.

The owners of the business will be directly responsible for the daily operation of the business. They will make joint decision as a body of shareholders, but each will have their own division to manage and operate. Each of the owners will have a stake and a role in the ability to make this new enterprise a success. They will have knowledge of what is happening on the production floor and will have a view of the…...

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References

5 aday.gov. Introducing the next generation of 5 a day. Accessed April 19, 2008.http://www.5aday.gov/.

BizCommunity.com. Ten trends to watch in packaged goods in 2008. November 28, 2007.   Accessed April 19, 2008.http://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/176/22078.html .

IBM. IBM survey reveals eroding consumer confidence in packaged goods brands. June 28, 2007.   Accessed April 19, 2008.http://www-03.ibm.com/industries/consumerproducts/doc/content/news/pressrelease/3166295123.html .

Kellogg's. Kellogg's Lego Fruit Flavored Snacks. Accessed April 19, 2008http://www2.kelloggs.com/Product/ProductDetail.aspx?product=8213

INGLOT'S STATEGIC PLAN
Strategic Plan

Firm-level factors contributing to INGLOT's competitive advantage

Country-level (macro) factors that have contributed to INGLOT's competitive advantage

Sustainability of INGLOT

INGLOT's strategic plan for the next five years

Strategic direction and goals

Organization of INGLOT's strategic plan

Environmental scan

Sources of agility

Sources of absorption

Sources of agile absorption

Strategic action plan by year

INGLOT's strategic plan

Firm-level factors contributing to INGLOT's competitive advantage

INGLOT is committed to research and development in order to meet customer needs. One is the company's Freedom System concept that enables the company to provide exemplary products for its customers and allow potential customers to experiment with different colors and shades of their makeup products. This is one major source of competitive advantage since it allows INGLOT to be competitive in their product development and the success of their innovation is seen in product acceptance for example the breathable nail enamel that was largely enjoyed by Muslim women (Necas and Huy, 2014).

The company's production concept…...

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References

BROWN, T., BUSH, P. & NORBERG, L. 2001. Building Executive Alignment, Buy-In, and Focus with the Balanced Scorecard SWOT Harvard Business Review.

KIM, W.C. & MAUBORGNE, R. 2007. Blue Ocean Strategy. Harvard Business Review.

NECAS, Z. & HUY, Q.N. 2014. INGLOT: Conquering the World, Fontainebleau, France, INSEAD.

SIMONS, R. 2010. Stress-Test Your Strategy: The 7 Questions to Ask. Harvard Business Review.

Kudler's advertising and marketing in its present form is through the Easter and Thanksgiving holidays with the local newspaper flyers every month. Marketing is a key component of a successful business and KFF should consider different methods of involving the community. For example, television advertising, Internet, radio stations and more promotions are viable. Secondly, employees must be sufficient time for KFF to obtain benefits. Many organizations have begun to provide additional part-time employees package was found, but 30 hours per week. (Shim & Siegel 2010)
In addition, Kudler is to buy stock, catering, and any major issues such as responsible business, so if she fell ill, no one can proceed on the basis of business operations. Most organizations have managers that work with the president so that if necessary, they are available. Kudler is important to hire more administrative staff to assist some of the duties. Finally, the payment offered…...

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REFERENCES

Gomez-Mejia, L.R. & Belkin D. (2002). Management: Management and Its Evolution. The McGraw-Hill Companies.

Kudler Fine Foods, retrieved on February 19, 2011 from http://kudlerfinefoods.info/

Shim, J.K. & Siegel, J.G. (2010). Financial Management (2nd ed.). Barron's Educational Series.

Turban, E., Rainer, R.K., & Potter, R.E. (2003). Introduction to Information Technology: Strategic Systems and Reorganization. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

argaining power of suppliers
Price of aviation fuels is directly related to the cost of oil.

Regional airports have little bargaining power as they are heavily dependent on one airline.

4. argaining power of customers

Customer are price sensitive and switching to another airline is relatively simple

5. Threat of substitutes

a. UK -- none

b. Europe

c. Driving holidays

d. High- speed trains

e. No loyalty of customers (Ryanair, 2009)

. Ryanair - Value chain analysis

Cost-containment is the focus of the low cost airline and includes the following:

Cost containment realized through spending as little money possible for advertising with all marketing identified as 'in-house' marketing to customers to increase turnover;

Cost containment realized through turning the costs of food and drinks on a flight into a revenue stream through making drinks and a selection of food available at a reasonable price;

Cost containment realized through creating additional revenue through such as car rental, travel insurance and travel reservation services;

Cost containment realized…...

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Bibliography

Ryanair.com

Industry Competitors

Rivalry among Existing Firms

HIGH

HP Marketing Plan
Discuss the company's competitors, and the strengths and weaknesses of each

HP is a technology solutions provider to global institutions, to corporate businesses and even to individual consumers. It specializes in a wide span of IT infrastructure, personal computers and access devices, global services and even image printing. By the year 2004, their revenues totaled to $76.8 billion, a firm financial base for such a company (Hewlett-Packard Development Company, 2004).

In the technology solutions market, the fiercest competitors to HP that have been posing challenges in all quarters are Dell and IBM as the closest competitors among other competitors.

Michael Dell is the founder of Dell Computers who had been working as a retailer of IBM computers before he established Dell Computers in 1987. Dell over the years has grown to be known as an enterprise that is good in keeping down the costs and getting efficiency out of its direct…...

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References

Eric Doyle, (20078). HP and IBM Combine datacentre Strengths. Retrieved September 3, 2011

from  http://www.computerworlduk.com/in-depth/infrastructure/1325/hp-and-ibm-combine-datacentre-strengths/ 

Hewlett-Packard Development Company, (2004). HP Tops Competitors in Customer

Satisfaction Survey. Retrieved September 3, 2011 from  http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/newsroom/press/2004/040624a.html

Strategic Plan B&B
Strategic Plan for a New Bed and Breakfast

The long-term mission of the Charmed Bed and Breakfast is to become the best bed and breakfast choice in the Santa Cruz County area directly south of the San Francisco Bay area for temporary lodgings by developing a different experience that capitalizes upon personal service, the historical nature of the Charmed building, and its unique location in one of the most attractive parts of the Central California wine country near historic San Francisco.

Vision

It is extremely important for any organization to have a perfect understanding of the marketing mix regarding price. This determining factor is so seemingly obvious, yet so basic to the operation of the bed and breakfast. hat is the highest price that a customer will pay for a room? Setting the incorrect price is often the beginning of the end. It must not be too high or too low.…...

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Works Cited

Cassingham, K. (2005, July 20). Changing times: Your exit strategy. Retrieved from .http://www.thebandblady.com/changing-times-your-exit-strategy.html

Hirschfeld, P. (2011, June 11). Vermont tourism officials say gay-wedding market is secure. Retrieved from http://timesargus.com/article/20110627/THISJUSTIN/706289924.

Military-hotels.us. (2011). California military bases - hotels motels lodging inns. Retrieved from  http://military-hotels.us/california/ca-bases.html .

Weblocator. (2011). California organizing a business: sole proprietorship. Retrieved from http://www.weblocator.com/attorney/ca/law/c07.html.

As a matter of fact, this means venturing into unknown territories by the company and because of this the company has to work to eliminate this weakness by studying the market segments and their needs so you can meet those needs.
Marketing objectives are based on understanding the strengths and weakness and the business environment that the company operate in. The objectives are also linked to the overall business strategy. For instance, in the case of ABC Textile Company business objective is to penetrate in the international market be able to pose a serious competition in the industry. So as to achieve this objective, the company will be targeting a new promising market segment especially those in the rural areas to help achieve this growth.

Having realized the target market, the company has to position itself in it. To do this, the product should have a core message that differentiates the…...

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Works Cited

Garth (2000) Strategic Management; Wiley, New York. Retrieved on May 2nd 2013 from:  http://soq.sagepub.com/content/1/2/241.extract

According to the article listed above, what were the most important strategic moves that propelled Netflix’s successful international expansion? According to the article the most important strategic moves related to Netflix’s expansion were associated to its planning. First, Netflix did not attempt to enter all markets simultaneously. Instead, it elected to enter into markets that shared many of the same market characteristic of the United States. Namely, the company was looking for a strong rule of law as it relates to intellectual property, streaming rights and so forth. Next, the market needed a burgeoning middle class similar in to size and scope of the United States. The middle class needed a sufficient amount of discretionary income that was allocated to entertainment purchases. The middle class also needed to have strong employment figures throughout an economic cycle. The country itself needed to be innovative and have the streaming capabilities needed to deliver…...

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References

1. Schechner, S. (2014, Sept. 7). Netflix tries charm in France to smooth expansion; Online media firm also moves into Germany, Austria, Belgium, and Luxembourg. Wall Street Journal. Retrieved from www.wsj.com

2. Segal, D. (2013, Feb. 8). The Netflix fix. The New York Times. Retrieved from www.magazine.blogs.nytimes.com

3. Spangler, T. (2014b, Apr. 8). Amazon streams more video than Hulu or Apple, but it’s still miles behind Netflix. Variety. Retrieved from www.variety.com

" (National Conference of State Legislatures Forum for State Health Policy Leadership, 2007). However, regardless of state, the applicants have to meet certain qualifications. First, applicants have to be both uninsured and not eligible for Medicaid for other forms of state sponsored insurance. In addition, not all S-CHIP recipients have to be children; states can get waivers to use S-CHIP funds to cover adults. These other recipients are generally adults who are responsible for S-CHIP eligible children, and/or pregnant women. However, "at the end of 2005, four states had waivers to use SCHIP to cover childless adults, and nine states cover unborn children who will be eligible for SCHIP at birth as well as prenatal and childbirth services for the mother of the child." (National Conference of State Legislatures Forum for State Health Policy Leadership, 2007). The fact that states have chosen to do this reaffirms the concept that the…...

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References

DeNavas-Walt, C., B. Proctor, and J. Smith. (2007). Income, poverty, and health insurance coverage in the United States: 2006. Washington: U.S. Census Bureau.

Dubay, L. (2007).

Making sense of recent estimates of eligible but uninsured children.

Retrieved January 28, 2008 from the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation

Business Studies
Starbucks and the Potential Expansion into Sri Lanka

The expansion of any company will require careful consideration. The expansion plan will need to facilitate a number of factors, including allowances for the country into which expansion is taking place, as well as the needs of the company in terms of acquisition of resources and training of staff. The plan will need to build on the strengths of the organization, take advantage of opportunities, and minimize the potential dangers that exist as a result of weaknesses and threats. In order to assess the way in which Starbucks may expand into Sri Lanka, it is necessary to look at the company itself before looking at the way in which it may expand.

Company Background

Starbucks is a global brand of gourmet coffee shops. Starting from 1 shop located at Pike placed in Seattle in 1971, it the company has now grown to operations in…...

Travel Today Marketing Plan
The contemporary air travel industry is open to numerous opportunities that any airline can take advantage of as long as the airline meets the set regulations and standards by the individual countries within whose air space the airline intends to cross and operate in. The globalization of transportation has brought universality in the standards that most counties require and Travel Today will effectively benefit from the universal regulations that help regulate and guide the industry.

Global opportunities

One of the most significant market share is the holiday travelers who go across the continents in pursuit of the tour sites that other continents and nations have to offer away from the U.S. This will form a strong global market for Travel Today since the airline will delve in delivering the travelers to Asian and European nations. This will increase the global coverage that the airline will be having outside the…...

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References

Cathy M., (2014). A Simple Plan for Measuring the Marketing Effectiveness of Content. Retrieved June 28, 2015 from  http://contentmarketinginstitute.com/2014/07/simple-plan-measuring-marketing-effectiveness-of-content/ 

Edmunds S.A., (2015). The Importance of Breaking Even in Business Finance. Retrieved June 28, 2015 from smallbusiness.chron.com/importance-breaking-even-business-finance-63132.html

Euromonitor, (2012). Key Threats and Opportunities Facing Global Airlines . Retrieved June 28, 2015 from  http://www.euromonitor.com/key-threats-and-opportunities-facing-global-airlines/report

Ancient Kingdoms- Expansion and Empire Building
Ancient kingdoms and their expansion strategies were uniform throughout the ancient world. Persia, Rome, Athens and Sparta had expanded their kingdoms by means of conquests, wars and consolidation. The enlargement of kingdoms had but one purpose i.e. security as Thomas Hobbes notes: "If there is no power erected, or not great enough for our security, every man will and may lawfully rely on his own strength for caution against all other men" (99). Greece, Russia and all other major empires of the ancient world had their focus on just one thing, security which they sought through either conquests or consolidation with weaker nations.

It is strange but true that all major empires especially Sparta, Athens and Persia have histories that were interconnected. It was always believed both by the rulers and the ruled that mightier forces had the right to rule and for this reason, weaker…...

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WORKS CITED

History of the Peloponessian War, Thucydides

Herodotus, Translations of the Histories, by A. de Selincourt

Hobbes, Thomas. "Of Commonwealth." Leviathan. Ed. Nelle Fuller. New York:

Everyman's Library, 1973.

Why Many Global Strategies Fail Despite Companies\\\' Powerful Brands and Other Border-Crossing AdvantagesThe purpose of this paper is to examine the various reasons why numerous companies, armed with powerful brands and other border-crossing advantages, struggle to achieve success in their global ventures. Indeed, brands such as Walmart and Target have failed to expand their operations into the German and Canadian markets, respectively, in recent years due in large part to what Ghemawat (2018) describes as an emphasis on size-ism, which fails to appreciate the persistence of differences between countries (p. 4). Certainly, there are other factors that are involved in failed global strategies, though, that must also be taken into account including most especially a lack of due diligence to carefully evaluate the target market and its alignment with the brand. For example, Ghemawat reports that one common reason for global strategy failures is a lack of adaptation to local…...

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ReferencesGhemawat, P. (2018). Redefining Global Strategy. Harvard Business Review Press.

I. Overview of JP Morgan Chase

1. History of JP Morgan Chase
   1. Founded in 2000 through a merger
   2. Became one of the largest banks in the U.S.
2. Core Businesses
   1. Retail banking
   2. Investment banking

II. Key Factors Driving JP Morgan Chases Success

1. Diversification
   1. Presence in various financial services sectors
   2. Ability to withstand market fluctuations
2. Technology and Innovation
   1. Investment in digital banking platforms
   2. Utilization of data analytics for decision-making
3. Strong Risk Management
   1. Robust risk assessment mechanisms
   2. Adherence to regulatory requirements

III. Future Outlook for JP Morgan Chase

1. Expansion Strategies
   1. International market expansion plans
   2. Diversification into emerging sectors
2. Focus on Sustainability
   1. Commitment to ESG principles
   2. Investments in green initiatives

IV. Social Responsibility and Corporate Citizenship

- JP Morgan Chase is committed to giving back to the communities....

1. The National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) plays a crucial role in supporting the growth and competitiveness of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in India. Established in 1955, NSIC is a government agency that aims to promote, aid, and foster the growth of MSMEs in the country. With a wide range of services and initiatives, NSIC helps MSMEs enhance their capabilities, increase their market reach, and become more competitive in todays dynamic business environment. This essay will discuss the various ways in which NSIC supports the growth and competitiveness of MSMEs in India.

2. One of the key ways....