Can you write an analysis comparison between Wells Fargo Bank and Fanatics company.
Final Project 7-1: Company Analysis and Comparison
Please read the following directions and guidelines to complete your final project:
Type your responses in a Microsoft Word document
Arial, Calibri, New Time Roman or the Apple equivalent font, font size must be easy to read and
no greater than 12 pt.
Bullets are allowed within the document
Include graphics charts, graphs, photos, illustrations, etc. as appropriate
Make sure to title and reference all graphics within the text of the paper
Support your statements with examples, experiences, and/or references where applicable
Use APA format to cite any material you take directly from a source or paraphrase
Your response is due in Week 7 by Sunday at 11:59 p.m.
A rubric will be used to assess your responses
Instructions:
During the duration of this course you have engaged in several activities that you will draw upon
and in some instances include in the final project submission.
o You have identified a company to research and analyze
? If you are enrolled in the Masters of Healthcare Administration program you
are required to select a healthcare entity for this project
o You have selected a project partner(s), from among your peers, who is also researching
an organization that is different from the organization you are researching
o You have thoughtfully prepared interview questions that will aid you in better
understanding the operational aspects of the organization you are analyzing
o You have interviewed at least one employee from the organization you are analyzing to
gather relevant operational information and insight (If you work for this organization
you must interview at least one other employee to gain additional perspective)
o You have developed and maintained, with your project partner(s), a Gantt chart to
schedule the tasks necessary to complete this assignment by the designated due date
Drawing upon this foundational work, proactively complete activities that will enable you,
together with your project partner(s), to prepare the final project to include the following:
o Analyze and compare the operations management of the two (or three, based on
group size) organizations you have researched.
o Prepare a written document to include the following:
? Introduction: A written summary that presents:
An overview of each organization
? Analysis: A written summary that compares and contrasts the following
organizational and operational aspects of the two/three organizations
(dependent on group size) that addresses the following:
Type of organization
o Public, Private, Not-for-Profit
Corporate Strategy
Business Scope of the Organization What do they do?
Organizational Structure (Formal)
Leadership Style
Corporate Culture
Approach to Technology and Innovation
?
?
?
Organizational and Functional Teams
Cross Functional Decision Making
Business Processes
Response to Emerging Trends
Key Customers
Performance Metrics and Measurement
Uses of ERP/MRP
Sourcing Process
Inventory Management Approach
Distribution and Logistics Approach
Fiscal Management and Accountability Expectations
Quality Management and Performance Improvement Approach
Conclusions and Recommendations: As part of your written document, be sure
to include a conclusions and recommendations section to describe:
Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats you perceive may
exist for each organization
What the organizations could learn from each other
Lessons learned from your organizational review of the two/three
organizations
o Recount insights that you have gained from this experience and
that you have found to be of value
Limitations that may have existed for you and/or you and your project
partner as you developed this project or in drawing conclusions
Appendix:
Include ALL interview questions, including but not limited to those you
submitted Week 3
Final updated Gantt Chart
Any diagrams, documents or relevant material to support your project
submission
References:
Use APA format to cite any material you take directly from a source or
paraphrase
Haughton1
Case Study 3-1 Developing Interview Questions with Strategy as the Focus
Nigel Haughton
Operations Supply & Chain Management
Professor Wade
1/28/2024
Haughton2
Corporate Strategy Questions :
1. Can you provide an overview of Wells Fargo’s corporate strategy and its overarching
goals?
2. What are the key drivers shaping Wells Fargo’s corporate strategy in the current market
landscape?
3. How does Wells Fargo differentiate itself from competitors in the financial services
industry?
4. Can you discuss any recent strategic initiatives or shifts in direction at the corporate
level?
Business Strategy Questions :
1. How does Wells Fargo approach market segmentation and targeting within its various
business lines?
2. What are the primary revenue streams and growth drivers for Wells Fargo’s different
business segments?
3. Can you provide examples of recent business strategy implementations or expansions
within Wells Fargo’s portfolio?
4. How does Wells Fargo measure the success and performance of its business strategies?
Functional Strategy Questions:
1. How do functional departments such as marketing, operations, and technology align with
Wells Fargo’s overall strategic objectives?
2. What role does talent acquisition, development, and retention play in supporting Wells
Fargo’s functional strategies?
3. Can you share examples of cross-functional collaboration initiatives that have supported
Wells Fargo’s strategic goals?
4. Can you discuss how Wells Fargo integrates technology and innovation into its functional
strategies to drive efficiency and customer satisfaction?
Miscellaneous Questions (Strategic Plans) :
1. What is the organization’s purpose and reason for existence?
2. What are the internal strengths and weaknesses of the organization, as well as external
opportunities and threats it faces?
3. What is the organization’s approach to marketing and reaching its target consumer base?
4. What metrics or key performance indicators (KPIs) are used to measure progress and
success towards achieving the goals?
5. How does the organization evaluate the effectiveness of the strategic plan, and what
processes are in place to modify it based on results and changing circumstances?
Task
Select a partner
Select two companies
Meet in person with my partner
Research comapany background info
Collaboration with research found
First draft citations
Research interview questions
Select interview questions
Finalize Interview Questions
Gantt Chart phase 1
Schedule Interviews
Take first rough draft to writing center
Updated Gantt Chart
Citations all found
Finalized Document
Completed Tasks
Non Completed Tasks
Day Started
Day Finished
1/8/2024
1/9/2024
1/11/2024
1/12/2024
1/15/2024
1/16/2024
1/18/2024
1/20/2024
1/21/2024
1/22/2024
1/23/2024
1/24/2024
1/25/2024
1/27/2024
1/28/2024
1/29/2024
1/30/2024
2/1/2024
2/2/2024
2/5/2024
2/6/2024
2/8/2024
2/9/2024
2/12/2024
2/13/2024
2/15/2024
2/17/2024
2/19/2024
2/20/2024
2/22/2024
Gantt Chart
Finalized Document
Citations all found
Updated Gantt Chart
Take first rough draft to writing center
Schedule Interviews
Gantt Chart phase 1
Finalize Interview Questions
Select interview questions
Research interview questions
First draft citations
Collaboration with research found
Research comapany background info
Meet in person with my partner
Select two companies
Select a partner
12/10/2023
12/20/2023
12/30/2023
1/9/2024
Day Finished
Day Started
Gantt Chart
1/9/2024
1/19/2024
Day Started
1/29/2024
2/8/2024
2/18/2024
2/28/2024
