According to Johnson‚ Scholes and Whittington (2008)‚ core competencies refers to “the skills and abilities by which resources are deployed through an organisation’s activities and processes such as to achieve competitive advantage in ways that others cannot imitate or obtain”. Developed by Hamel and Prahalad in 1990‚ simply stated‚ (a) it provides customers with major benefits‚ (b) it is difficult to imitate and (c) it can be leveraged in many products and markets. Differentiated from regular competencies
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Most importantly‚ adding weighted grades into honors classes will help Jordan High School‚ the school board‚ and some teachers. For example‚ students who take these honors classes tend to earn higher test scores. This helps the school receive a better reputation‚ and by giving these students weighted grades‚ it is rewarding them for taking these challenging and rigorous courses for receiving those excellent test scores. In addition to higher test scores‚ JHS may be able to expand their classes by
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beneficial because it considers the present time value of investment. By comparing to its hurdle rates‚ Marriott concentrates on the projects which will bring potential return. The projects which increase shareholder value can result in profitable and competitive advantage. The third financial strategy of optimizing the use of debt in the capital structure helps the company to maximize the revenues from its debt’s management. Marriott invests a large sum of money in long-term asset. It is essential to
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in this modern day is getting fierce. One of the key strategic tools usually used by executives in top companies to stay ahead of their competitors is though utilizing "Competitive Intelligence". Describe what is Competitive Intelligence‚ it’s process‚ goals and some major benefits of using it in helping business to stay competitive in the markets. The competition in this new era of business environment is getting more and more intense from day to day as there are
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Competitive Analysis Dunkin Donuts 1.1 Target Markets Dunkin Donuts target market is the blue collar workers (18-60) of America who likes the quick service that Dunkin Donuts provides. Also within its target market are kids‚ highly due to its name. Recently Dunkin Donuts has been targeting the market of affluent women and professionals. 1.2 Description of Products & Key Benefits Variety of menu Dunkin Donuts offers something people enjoy (donuts) with their coffee/beverage. (Based on Baskin-Robbins
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Strength Based Approaches Team C BSHS345 Seanee Alexander March 7‚ 2015 Being a single mother isn’t as easy as it seems but as a single mother you have numerous strengths. Acceptances of responsibility‚ commitment to family‚ open communication‚ successful home management and having a positive outlook on challenges just to name a few strengths. These strengths can enhance individual and community empowerment in many ways. Single mothers acknowledge the difficulties and look for solutions. Having
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used to describe this condition. Competitive state-anxiety usually follows a pattern of subjective feelings such as tension and inadequacy‚ combined with heightened arousal of the autonomic nervous system. This anxiety type includes state and trait dimensions both of which can show themselves as cognitive and somatic symptoms. Over the years many distinguished sports psychologists have developed various theories and tests in order to correctly identify competitive anxiety in athletes. These theories
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PROBLEM 4–14 Comprehensive Problem—Weighted-Average Method [LO2‚ LO3‚ LO4‚ LO5] Honeybutter‚ Inc.‚ manufactures a product that goes through two departments prior to completion—the Mixing Department followed by the Packaging Department. The following information is available about work in the first department‚ the Mixing Department‚ during June. Required: Assume that the company uses the weighted-average method. 1.Determine the equivalent units for June for the Mixing Department.
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DEVELOPING COMPETITIVE STRATEGY John E. Stinson and William A. Day Competitive strategies. All companies have one (or more). Sometimes they are clear and well understood throughout the organization. Sometimes they are rather muddy. Sometimes they have been deliberately established; sometimes they have simply evolved. For our purposes here‚ we are assuming that it is better if the strategies are deliberately established‚ clear‚ and well understood. "’Customer focus’ is knowing what customers want
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first student’s assignment average is 94.2 after dropping the lowest assignment score. E. Calculate the weighted total points based on the four category points (assignment average‚ lab points‚ midterm average‚ and final exam) and their respective weights (stored in the range B40:B43) in cell Y8. Use the relative and absolute cell references as needed in the formula. The first student’s total weighted score is 90. F. Use the appropriate function to calculate the letter grade equivalent in cell Z8. Use
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