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Item Business Capstone(2012)For this case study, we will focus on a small science museum located in a humble town in Northern California. The museum is still young. In 2005 a solid and committed group of community representatives formed the officially were recognized as the board and began the process of opening a museum. In March of 2009 the museum officially opened for business. The mission of this institution is to offer hands-on science-based exhibits and programs to stimulate discovery for all ages. The museum operates with three full time employees and an Executive Director. The Executive Director continues to work free of charge as a volunteer and an avid supporter of the museum's mission and role in the community. Currently, the museum has 40 permanent exhibits, all of which are interactive. Also there is a successful field trip program offering curriculum appropriate classes ranging from preschool through high school. Themed birthday parties are available on weekends, family friendly monthly events are held to focus on different areas of science, and a monthly program geared to adults.Item Business strategy and planning: capstone thesis - PepsiCo(2010)Through my research on Indra Nooyi and PepsiCo, I found that Nooyi really is focused on helping her company sustain and manage in a global community. Her drive for vision is what makes her a productive and respected leader. She sees the problem, listens to the critics & consumers and develops a strategy and makes the necessary changes to maintain sustainability. Her Performance with Purpose campaign along with the current changes taking place within her organization, are proof she clearly listens and leads with her heart, hands, head and passion. Through my research, I have additionally learned that having a vision for the future is strategically critical for the life of any organization. I would utilize my resources, both internally and externally to make a difference; and with these resources and vision would grow future opportunities.Item Business strategy, business profile, and professional portfolio(2010)This paper provides an overview and analysis of the concept and process of strategic management. Strategic management is discussed within the framework of Mintzberg, Ahistrand & Lampel's (1998) framework often schools of strategic management grouped into the three categories of prescriptive (design, planning, positioning schools), descriptive (entrepreneurial, cognitive, learning, power, culture, and environment) and "configuration" (a single school combining elements of both the prescriptive and the descriptive approaches). The paper is divided into three main sections. The first section provides definitions of seven key concepts in strategic management. The second section discusses how strategic management creates informed decisive and consistent decision making; draws upon concepts and tools related to the value chain; shapes an organization's value web; and enables competitive advantage. The third and final section provides an outline of the leadership qualities and managerial knowledge and skills needed to successfully act strategically to enable an organization to be sustainable and develop appropriate alternative practices; identify and respond to shifting market needs; and be agile and adaptive.Item Final project case study(2009)This research paper, divided into three parts. In the first part, I will describe my understanding of strategy. In the second part is a case study of an organization where I will explain business principles and will use it in real situation. The third part will contain my professional portfolio that will demonstrate my overall learning and its application.Item Blockbuser Inc. A Capstone Project(2011)This Capstone project will explore the proposed acquisition of Blockbuster Inc. by Dish Network in the context of the following business principals and theories: strategic leadership; strategic planning; organizational strategic alignment; strategic talent management; system thinking; collaboration in global and virtual environment; networking and partnerships; and strategic management.
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