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Case Study 1 - Alliance Boots Due Oct 16 by 11:59pm Points 105 Submitting a file upload File Types doc and docx Available Sep 9 at 12:01am - Oct 16 at 11:59pm about 1 month This assignment was locked Oct 16 at 11:59pm. CASE STUDY 1 ALLIANCE BOOTS INSTRUCTIONS Resource: textbook pg 74 and answer the three questions that apply The purpose of this assignment is two-fold. First, is for you to submit a paper in proper APA format using the tools I have posted in the Announcement titled "Proper APA Formatting" as this is the paper where I will provide you with significant instructor feedback on this deliverable to help you with subsequent submissions. A properly APA formatted paper enhances the readability and credibility of the work you submit. Take advantage of the feedback you receive, ask questions where you may not understand, and incorporate recommendations so your next submission has strong APA formatting and point earning potential. Read the course syllabus and the rubric for the assignment for the rest of the deliverables for your written work. Secondly, this is a great jumping off point for you to start performing high quality academic research. You must have a specific number of quality sources in each written assignment so ensure they are academic in nature (no blogs, wikis, Prezi's made by other students, etc). I recommend you contact the GBC Library so they can show you how to search the databases relevant to the topic. If you have any questions, please email to me ASAP. I do not answer emails on the night assignments (exams) are due. Written Case Study: The student will write a thorough essay (1000 to 1250 words excluding cover page, abstract, and references) that answer all questions applying to the case and provided by the author or instructor. Do not submit as either a numbered Q & A or as a bulleted list of data submission but rather as a completed written paper. Because this is an upper division course, students are responsible for their own time management and as such, should ensure they complete the papers earlier, rather than waiting until the night the assignment is due. Avoid the overwhelmed feeling a student can encounter when they wait until the last minute to start a written paper with significant point allocation. The student should relate the case to the chapter materials and issues. All students should do any Internet and/or library database research required prior to writing his or her response (multiple sources  Case Study Rubric (1) (1) adds credibility). Note that the instructor does not recognize Wikipedia as a suitable reference source for academic submissions due to the editable nature of the material found there that raises concerns about veracity and validity of content. Do not cite Wikipedia (other “pedias”) or other non-academic sources such as dictionaries, blogs, Prezis CourseHero, MBATutor, and most “.com” in your references for the Case Study assignments. Ensure that proper grammar, sentence structure, and material citations are included for maximum point consideration. Neglecting to cite other authors original material is plagiarism and will be graded accordingly (see the Academic Integrity section in the syllabus on page 10). Include properly formatted cover, abstract, and reference pages with your Case Studies. A minimum of four reference sources in addition to your textbook are required. Once posted to the assignment drop box, instructor grading may occur even if before the due date so ensure you have posted your final version. Resubmissions after grading are not accepted. Submit as an attachment in proper APA format as a Microsoft® Word document only with proper grammar, spelling, citations, cover and reference pages. Access GBC’s Academic Success Center web page for resources to aid in proper formatting http://www.gbcnv.edu/asc/ (http://www.gbcnv.edu/asc/) . Due to the high point allocation of these assignments, an exceptionally high quality submission is expected with depth, detail, and analysis for maximum point consideration Anticipate approximately one week turnaround time for grading. Total Points: 105.0 Criteria Ratings Pts 75.0 pts 5.0 pts 20.0 pts 5.0 pts Content 75.0 pts Student submission addresses each of the Case Study questions in depth with high quality content and analysis. Additional research has been undertaken and is properly cited. 65.0 pts Student submission addresses most of the Case Study questions with quality content and analysis. Additional research may have been undertaken but is not cited. 50.0 pts Student submission addresses some of the Case Study questions with limited in-depth, content, and analysis. Additional research has not been undertaken. 40.0 pts Student submission does not address the Case Study questions accurately or at all. Word Count Parameter 5.0 pts Student submission is within the word count parameters of 1000 words minimum and 1250 words maximum. 4.0 pts Student submission is above the maximum word count parameter of 1250 words. 2.0 pts Student submission is below the minimum word count parameter of 1000 words. Proper APA Formatting 20.0 pts Student submission meets all of the required deliverables for proper APA formatting including, but not limited to, font type and size, line and paragraph spacing, indentations, page layouts, citiations, word usage, spelling, grammar, etc. 15.0 pts Student submission meets most of the required deliverables for proper APA formatting including, but not limited to, font type and size, line and paragraph spacing, indentations, page layouts, citiations, word usage, spelling, grammar, etc. 10.0 pts Student submission meets some of the required deliverables for proper APA formatting including, but not limited to, font type and size, line and paragraph spacing, indentations, page layouts, citiations, word usage, spelling, grammar, etc. 5.0 pts Student submission is severely lacking in proper APA formatting or has not cited non-original material. Grammar, punctuation, and appropriate level academic writing. 5.0 pts Submission is free of errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, etc and written at appropriate academic level for the targeted audience. 4.0 pts Submission contains less than 3 errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, etc and written at appropriate academic level for the targeted audience. 2.0 pts Submission contains more than 3 errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, etc and/or not written at appropriate academic level for the targeted audience. A.jpg
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This is a case study about Richard Baker who joined Alliance Boots as the CEO in 2003. He joined when the company was almost failing in the market. But with his innovative thinking and creative ideas, he managed to boost the sales by 5%
in one year. He decreased the losses and increased customer satisfaction with his skills. Baker focused all his decisions on customer satisfaction and tried to improve the services provided by the company. His work is an inspiring example for the managers in making.
Richard Baker and his viewpoints
Richard Baker took over as the CEO of Alliance Boots in 2003. Boots was known for being a local pharmacy with health items, cosmetics and toiletries. At the time when he overtook the company it had almost failed as a brand and business. Baker had certain viewpoints about the company that were actually true. He analyzed that the company had become bureaucratic and it needed some fresh changes to keep it up in the market. Baker also came to a conclusion that the information technology of the company was very old and needed upgrade. He also found out that the headquarters was cluttered and had many people. He also knew that Boots was facing tough competition with new and upcoming companies. He realized that if he did not change the way Boots work then the company might get obsolete. There was tough competition from Walmart and other such companies. Baker realized that if Boots does not upgrade itself then it would lose its market. Baker was full of new ideas that could save the company but he to work cautiously so that the company does not face any setbacks at the time of necessary modifications.
Baker had very different viewpoints than the people working in boots. Baker had worked in Asda previously which always encouraged new ideas. Boots was just the opposite as it had been working according to the age old principle and did not welcome any changes. Baker made certain rational and important changes to allow Boots flourish. Boots had grown immune to the changes that happened in the retail market so Baker made sure that these changes were implemented. Soon after his joining, Baker removed 900 employees from the headquarters. Baker realized that the managers in the headquarters were not doing enough. Three four people were doing the work that one efficient man could complete in the same time. Thus, removing all the inefficient and lazy people, Baker saved the company more than $71 million. Also, he allowed the store managers to take decisions about their stores and this helped in increasing the sales due to more customer satisfaction. Baker also appointed 300...
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