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Organizational Structure Of Boston Pizza International Inc
Research Project on Organizational Structure and Design of Boston Pizza International Inc.

Submitted To
Dr. Ghassem Zarbi
Master of Administrative Science (MAS)
Theory and practice of administration (MADS 6600_V2)
Fairleigh Dickinson University- Vancouver Campus
Spring Semester, 2015.

Prepared by: Chenqu Zhang
Eman Ahmed
Latha Dabir
Naresh
Shivakumar Yeyu Ding

Abstract
The food industry in Canada, with its highly competitive market continues to evolve and change each day, affected by its financial surroundings, mechanical progression and accordingly, the shifting nature of consumer behavior (Office of Consumer Affairs, 2013). Canadian restaurant sector can be divided into three groups, the fast food or quick service, the mid- scale casual dining, and the fine dining. Ostensibly dominating the second group of casual dining is the Boston Pizza International Inc. (also known as BP). This research project is based on the Boston Pizza perceived as a Platinum Member of Canada 's 50 Best Managed Companies. This is to appreciate how the company has placed itself in the market and the factors at play, which have contributed not only to scale the pinnacle of success but also ward off the strategies of competitors and new entrants alike. Data collected is through the information available on the company’s website and other relevant websites, journals and articles and hence the implied limitation. It begins with the evaluation of the impact of various functions of the Boston Pizza such human resources, finance, operations, and marketing. Review of the organizations design and departmentalization with respect to the geographic location, products, services, and marketing


References: Business World Magazine (Edition 1, Vol 6, Dec 2012). Retrieved from http://www.businessworld-magazine.com/business-profiles-and-featured-articles/food-beverage-industry-articles/boston-pizza/#sthash.g8hhUNOU.dpuf. Boston Pizza CEO makes his mark in casual dining - The Globe and Mail Retrieved from http://m.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/careers/careers-leadership/boston-pizza-ceo-makes-his-mark-in-casual-dining/. Boston Pizza company history Retrieved from www.bostonpizza.com Boston Pizza International - Rising on Three Pillars Strategy Water stone Human Capital Retrieved from http://www.waterstonehc.com/news-events/news/boston-pizza-international-rising-three-pillars-strategy Boston Pizza Serves Up an Urban Store Design in Downtown Vancouver , Press release from CNW group, Globe Investor, New resource, Retrieved from http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/news-sources/?mid=cnw.20141015.C1004 Canada 's Changing Retail Market —Consumer Trends Update - Summer 2013 - Office of Consumer Affairs (OCA) Retrieved from http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/oca-bc.nsf/eng/ca02854.html. Facts of administration Retrieved from http://www.allbusiness.com/public-administration/administration-human/352607-1.html. Josh O’Kane Boston Pizza rebounds after crash-and-burn expansion effort The Globe Mail Retrieved from http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/small-business/sb-growth/day-to-day/boston-pizza-rebounds-after-crash-and-burn-expansion-effort/article12065267/ Kostiw, Tanya. (2014). Strategy News: Boston Pizza’s big 5-0 Look back at the casual dining brand 's history as it celebrates its anniversary. Retrieved from : http://strategyonline.ca/2014/03/21/weekend-reading-boston-pizzas-big-5-0/#ixzz3TCsn6EpT Vertical and horizontal structure Retrieved from http://smallbusiness.chron.com/vertical-structures-organizations-11546.html
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