{"id":9294,"date":"2024-01-23T20:18:09","date_gmt":"2024-01-23T20:18:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/questions\/capstone-assignment-the-assignments-in-this-course-are-framed-around-a-scenario-in-which-you-are-hired-by-a-company-as-a-consultant-to-provide-recommendations-on-solving-a-problem-or-capitalizing-on\/"},"modified":"2024-01-23T20:18:09","modified_gmt":"2024-01-23T20:18:09","slug":"capstone-assignment-the-assignments-in-this-course-are-framed-around-a-scenario-in-which-you-are-hired-by-a-company-as-a-consultant-to-provide-recommendations-on-solving-a-problem-or-capitalizing-on","status":"publish","type":"questions","link":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/questions\/capstone-assignment-the-assignments-in-this-course-are-framed-around-a-scenario-in-which-you-are-hired-by-a-company-as-a-consultant-to-provide-recommendations-on-solving-a-problem-or-capitalizing-on\/","title":{"rendered":"Capstone Assignment: The assignments in this course are framed around a scenario in which you are hired by a company as a consultant to provide recommendations on solving a problem or capitalizing on an opportunity."},"content":{"rendered":"

Information on the company Allied Universal is at the bottom of this page from weeks 1 and 2 <\/b><\/u><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The assignments in this course are framed around a scenario in
\nwhich you are hired by a company as a consultant to provide recommendations on
\nsolving a problem or capitalizing on an opportunity. You will draw upon your knowledge
\nand skills around operations, finance, marketing, leadership, etc. for each
\nassignment. The assignments will be completed in a PowerPoint presentation
\ntemplate and will be combined into a final pitch deck for your business
\nconsulting plan that you can add to your portfolio.<\/span><\/p>\n

In
\nyour course discussions so far, you’ve been asked to choose a company for your
\nassignments and to start gathering data related to a challenge or opportunity
\nthat the company is facing. Now you will assume the role of a consultant and
\nprovide critical data and insights that can inform your future recommendation
\nfor an effective business strategy for the company. This assignment is the
\nfirst part of your business consulting plan pitch deck for the company
\nleadership.<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/span><\/p>\n

For Slide 1: Title slide,<\/span><\/b> add the
\nname of the company as a subtitle and your name and the date.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

For slides 2 and 3 use the information
\nand feedback from your Week 1 and 2 discussions:<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7      
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Slide 2<\/span><\/b>. <\/b>Describe the company.
\nWhen they were founded, what they do, who they serve, and their mission, and
\nvision statements. (Detailed explanation should be placed in the speaker
\nnotes.)<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7      
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Slide 3. <\/span><\/b>Explain the company operations,
\nincluding where they are located, the number of employees, and the key internal
\nexecutives. (Detailed explanation should be placed in the speaker notes.)<\/span><\/p>\n

For slide 4 use the research and
\nfeedback from your Week 3 discussion:<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7      
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Slide 4. <\/span><\/b>Summarize the company’s key financial
\ndata. For example, the annual revenue, cash flow, if they are operating net
\npositive or negative, etc. In the speaker notes, clearly explain what the
\nfinancial data tells you about the company. For example, what relevant insights
\ndoes the data offer that could inform your recommendation in the next
\nassignment?<\/span><\/p>\n

For slides 5 and 6 locate or create a
\nSWOT analysis for the company to inform your responses <\/span><\/b>(see the resources
\nsection below for help):<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7      
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Slide 5. <\/span><\/b>Assess what the company does well and
\nwhere they could improve their product or service offering. Provide supporting
\nevidence. Note: This is the internal environment. (Detailed explanation should
\nbe placed in the speaker notes.)<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7      
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Slide 6.<\/span><\/b> Determine at least two
\nchallenges or areas of opportunity the company may be experiencing. Provide
\nsupporting evidence as to why it is important for the company to address the
\nchallenge or opportunity. Note: This is the external environment. (Detailed
\nexplanation should be placed in the speaker notes.)<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7      
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Slide 7<\/span><\/b>. Sources slide. Use at least three quality sources to
\nsupport your writing. Choose sources that are credible, relevant, and
\nappropriate. Cite each source listed on your source slide at least one time
\nwithin your assignment.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/span><\/p>\n

\n

 <\/p>\n


<\/b><\/u><\/p>\n

Background and Notes from the company I choose (Allied Universal)<\/span><\/b><\/u><\/p>\n


<\/span><\/b><\/u><\/p>\n

AlliedUniversal<\/span> is the
\namazing company I selected. It is a top-notch security company that provides
\nethical security services to its clients. This company was successfully
\ncreated in August 2016 with the merger of AlliedBarton Security Services and
\nUniversal Services of America. Both companies combined their resources,
\nbusiness practices, experience, and expertise to provide exceptional and quality
\nservices to their clients. The success of their operations is driven by their
\ntalented and skillful employees. The mission statement is through the
\nunparalleled customer relationship, provides proactive solutions, cutting
\nedge-edge smart technology,  and tailored services that allow customers
\nto focus on their core business whereas their vision statement is to be the world’s
\nmost trusted service partner (AlliedUniversal, 2023). The company provides
\nsecurity services providing safety to all employees and services such as
\nmonitoring surveillance cameras, writing security reports, patrolling the
\ncompany grounds, responding to emergencies, aiding employees and visitors, and
\ninvestigating alarms or troubles in the workplace. This company offers its
\nservices to all companies and corporations in any industry. Regardless of the
\nindustry, companies need exceptional security to help safeguard their
\noperations and employees.  I selected this company due to the importance
\nof security and the positive impact it has on companies keeping their employees
\nsecure and safe.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7       <\/span><\/span><\/span>Steve Jones-Global Chairperson and CEO<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7       <\/span><\/span><\/span>Tim Brandt-Global Chief Financial
\nOfficer CFO<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7       <\/span><\/span><\/span>Michael Beregovsky-President, Chief
\nMerger & Acquisition Officer and Head of Strategy<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7       <\/span><\/span><\/span>David Buckman-Global General Counsel<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7       <\/span><\/span><\/span>Ryan Manning-Global Chief Compliance
\nOfficer<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7       <\/span><\/span><\/span>Andy Sause- Global Chief
\nAdministrative Officer<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7       <\/span><\/span><\/span>Dan Taft-Global Chief Human Resource
\nOfficer<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7       <\/span><\/span><\/span>Lasse Glassen-Global Chief
\nCommunications and Investor Relations Officer<\/span><\/p>\n

\n

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