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A Strategic Audit Of Seaworld, Thomas Wolfe
A Strategic Audit Of Seaworld, Thomas Wolfe
Honors Theses
A strategic audit of SeaWorld
The Effect Of Information Technology Audit For E-Health Of Indonesia Using Itil Framework V.3 Domain Service Design, Eva Mufidah, Ilham M, Anis Eliyana, Tanti Handriana, Indrianawati Usman
The Effect Of Information Technology Audit For E-Health Of Indonesia Using Itil Framework V.3 Domain Service Design, Eva Mufidah, Ilham M, Anis Eliyana, Tanti Handriana, Indrianawati Usman
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
This study explain about E-Health Surabaya is a web-based health service technology application that is used to help people register as patients in hospitals and health centers. Although its function is very useful, there are also people who still do not understand how to use this application, there are also some shortcomings that cause inconvenience in its use. So that research is conducted in which the application uses ITIL V.3 framework with Domain Service Design to conduct an audit of the maturity level of this E-Health Surabaya Web Application. ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Technology) is a framework used to manage …
The Influence Of Information Technology Governance Audit Using Cobit 5 For The Development Public Library : (Case Study : Public Library In East Java ), Ilham M, Anis Eliyana, Indrianawati Usman
The Influence Of Information Technology Governance Audit Using Cobit 5 For The Development Public Library : (Case Study : Public Library In East Java ), Ilham M, Anis Eliyana, Indrianawati Usman
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
This study current technological developments have entered almost into the lines of people's lives. Currently, many public library have grown even bigger. And this development does not escape the good management of information technology governance. To maximize management to a better level, public library need information technology governance audits. The information technology audit used in this study uses the COBIT 5 framework which focuses on the APO04 and DSS01 domains. This study aims to improve the quality of services owned and to increase its competitiveness. The results of this study refer to the vision and mission of the public library …
Analysis Effect Of Audit Information Technology : Green Technology, Smart System And Innovation Behavior Working For Improving Business Services University In Indonesia, Merlin Apriliyanti, Ilham M, Tanti Handriana, Indrianawati Usman
Analysis Effect Of Audit Information Technology : Green Technology, Smart System And Innovation Behavior Working For Improving Business Services University In Indonesia, Merlin Apriliyanti, Ilham M, Tanti Handriana, Indrianawati Usman
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
This study was conducted to determine the effectiveness and efficiency of the use of technology and integrated information systems and recommend the development of new systems at PTKIN (UIN Sunan Ampel Surabaya and UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang). The study of information technology management in tertiary institutions aims to measure the extent to which the application of information technology is able to support the activities of the Tri Dharma College in order to achieve world class universities. In measuring the results of the audit of information technology management the tertiary institution will conduct evaluation, monitoring and further development of information …
Strategic Audit Of Amazon.Com, Inc, Sarah E. Kenny
Strategic Audit Of Amazon.Com, Inc, Sarah E. Kenny
Honors Theses
Amazon has recently grown as a company, surpassing many other online retailing websites. However this success is threatened by Amazon's reputation as an evil company. Amazon faces numerous lawsuits for unlawful termination and inhumane warehouse conditions. This current generation of consumers dislikes supporting companies that they view as evil, meaning that if a company entered the market that had better business practices, consumers would quickly leave Amazon. The audit suggests that Amazon combats these views by improving warehouse conditions, increasing minimum wage at their workplaces, and increasing benefits for workers. This audit also suggests that Amazon improves one of their …
Google Ads: A Strategic Audit, Jessee Zhang
Google Ads: A Strategic Audit, Jessee Zhang
Honors Theses
Google began as an internet search product, allowing users to find relevant sites based on a search query. Over the past several decades, Google has become an extremely large and profitable business though online digital advertisements. While Google has a diverse product mix, the overwhelming majority of its revenue is generated through ads. This strategic audit first looks at the current external environment, looking at the political, economic, social, and technological changes and opportunities relevant to the industry. Then, it looks at the current competitive environment and shows the profitability of the business because of the large barrier to entry. …
A Strategic Audit Of Boston Beer, Jake Lindvall
A Strategic Audit Of Boston Beer, Jake Lindvall
Honors Theses
The Boston Beer Company ("Boston Beer") is an American brewery founded in 1984 whose mission is "to seek long-term profitable growth by offering the highest quality product to the U.S. beer drinker." Headquartered in Boston, the company is well-known for its flagship brand bearing the name of founding father Samuel Adams. This and other Boston Beer products have become popular across the United States in the past few decades; the Brewers Association ranks Boston Beer as the sixth largest brewery nationally. However, when subsetting to breweries defined as "craft," Boston Beer ranks even higher as the second largest brewery nationally. …
Strategic Audit: Target Corporation, Andee Capell
Strategic Audit: Target Corporation, Andee Capell
Honors Theses
Target Corporation is a notable publicly traded discount retailer in the United States. In recent years they have gone through significant changes including a new CEO Brian Cornell and the closing of their Canadian stores. With change comes a new strategy, which includes growing stores in the United States. In order to be able to continue to grow Target should consider multiple strategic options. Using internal and external analysis, while examining Target’s profitability ratios recommendations were made to proceed with their growth both in profit and capacity. After recommendations are made implementation and contingency plans can be made.
Strategic Audit Of Proxibid, Maxim Van Klinken
Strategic Audit Of Proxibid, Maxim Van Klinken
Honors Theses
Proxibid is a platform for connecting buyers and sellers of high-value items. As part of their continued growth, they are running into issues with the categorization of their goods into their hierarchy since the classification of these items is becoming a monumental task that will become unreasonable for humans to do. They have dedicated employees to manually classify well over 10,000 incoming items into over 2000 categories every week. The bulk of those items come in the later half of the work week. This paper will focus on how to tackle this problem while remaining competitive and preventing future growth …
Strategic Audit: Starbucks, Madison Clements
Strategic Audit: Starbucks, Madison Clements
Honors Theses
Starbucks Corporation is an international coffee brand that is expanding operations. There are many obstacles to this level of growth, and the company needs to take great care in the differentiating the way stores are built in the United States and internationally. In order to establish brand longevity, the company should examine several strategic options. A final strategy can be chosen based on the results of a situational analysis, financial analysis, and company goals. After a final strategic recommendation has been made, a contingency plan will be created to ensure long-term success.
A Strategic Audit Of Microsoft Azure, Lee Fitchett
A Strategic Audit Of Microsoft Azure, Lee Fitchett
Honors Theses
This paper looks at Microsoft Azure's current strategies and proposes possible options for the future. It looks at several competitors and explores how Azure will affect and react to Microsoft’s vision.
A Strategic Audit Of Corecivic, Reid Gahan
A Strategic Audit Of Corecivic, Reid Gahan
Honors Theses
CoreCivic is a private prison company headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. Founded in 1983, CoreCivic exists to “better the public good.” The company believes it can do this through its three branches: CoreCivic Security, CoreCivic Community, and CoreCivic Properties.
CoreCivic Security is the main business segment. It is responsible for directly managing 77 correctional and detention facilities. CoreCivic Community is a small branch that attempts to ease the reentry process for inmates that are released. CoreCivic Properties is a vital part of CoreCivic, as this branch allows the company to operate as an REIT. Properties is responsible for providing real estate …
A Strategic Audit Of Microsoft, Alexander Eitzman
A Strategic Audit Of Microsoft, Alexander Eitzman
Honors Theses
This paper provides an analysis of Microsoft’s current market placement and performance, based off external and internal factors, as well as tools such as SWOT analysis. The goal of this audit is to provide an understanding of Microsoft’s current positioning and strategy, as well as a look into possible paths going forward. Additionally, alternative strategies are discussed, and a recommendation is made to which Microsoft should pursue to continue its success. The recommendation reached is that Microsoft should focus on keeping numbers of active Windows users up, as well as pursue a subscription-based model for Windows updates and pricing. The …
Nvidia Corporation: A Strategic Audit, Daric Teske
Nvidia Corporation: A Strategic Audit, Daric Teske
Honors Theses
NVIDIA is company that has been involved with the production of computer hardware known as a graphics processor units (GPUs) since the turn of the century. Over the past decade, NVIDIA has begun to explore other applications of its proprietary technology, including the fields of artificial intelligence (AI) and accelerated computing. Looking from a business perspective, this strategic audit analyzes the history of the company and its current state, as well as industry outlooks to provide a strategic recommendation. Annual reports, market reports, and press releases were all utilized to provide the best perspective of the industry possible. Though NVIDIA …
A Strategic Audit Of Tesla, Abigail Hoelzlhammer
A Strategic Audit Of Tesla, Abigail Hoelzlhammer
Honors Theses
This strategic audit will examine the problems Tesla is currently facing, do a Porter’s Five Forces analysis of the company, review environmental factors affecting Tesla, state Tesla’s current strategy, evaluate their distinguishing resources and competitive advantages, and end with a strategic recommendation along with implementation requirements.
One of Tesla’s vehicles crashed in March 2018 while on autopilot, which caused their stock to drop significantly. They’re also experiencing issues with the production of the new Model 3. The current political situation and growing demand for the parts Tesla needs are environmental factors that are having a negative effect. On the other …