Principles Of Management : Outback Steakhouse

For this training needs analysis, I chose Outback Steakhouse since I am currently employed with them part time and have been employed with them for 8 years. I felt this gave me first hand insight into their training procedures as well the opportunity to learn more about how they could grow in developing their training.

Planning consists of competitive moves and business approaches developed to attract, please customers, conduct operations, grow the business, gain competitive advantage, and achieve performance objectives (Huidan, 2011). There are three steps to planning. A manager must be able to decide what goals to pursue, the best strategy to achieve those goals, and how to use their available resources to achieve those goals as efficient as possible (Bethel University,

1. Read `Spotlight on Management` on pages 133-149 and the practice lesson `The Real World` on page 152. Please discuss the following questions in detail.  Your response to each question should consist of:  a minimum word count of 250 words and at least three (3) scholarly sources (1 resource can be the textbook):

Analyze strategies for exerting the internal leadership needed to drive the implementation of strategic initiatives and improve operating excellence.

Choosing a restaurant can be difficult at times since Houston has a plethora to choose from. My family and I enjoy trying new restaurants to eat at, our personal preference is steakhouses. There is nothing better than going to a steakhouse to enjoy a big, juicy, mouthwatering cut of beef. Fogo De Chao and Outback steakhouse are two of our favorite restaurants to choose from; but, Fogo De Chao has always been preferable. Both share common traits, however, they differ in the food they serve, the atmosphere, and the service provided.

In fact, without planning most organizations would not be able to start up. Planning is done around globalization, technology, and knowledge management. Planning relates to the Hardees franchise because the corporate angle has to decide which ideas are marketable, and which are not. When it comes to restaurants, planning takes time. Most of the planning is done around the community. What types of promotions will be accepted, and how would the community except change?

Brenda Wagner, human resources manager for Kudler Fine Foods has asked Team A to review employee files and other documents in order to assess readiness for change. To make a proper assessment, Team A will examine the organizational culture and structure, analyze the leadership style and examine how the leadership style determines employee motivation. The analysis will also include both external and internal drivers of change for Kudler Fine Foods. In addition to this assessment, Team A will also try to incorporate appropriate benchmarking examples in order to provide some background for the management team at

In fast-food corporate America In-N-Out Burger has always remained family-owned. It had no stockholders to respond to and was able to invest in maintaining high standards of quality. Unlike its competitors the chain, with 258 stores presently, is able to retain its constant growth in sales, even in times of recession.

1. In what ways does Trader Joe’s demonstrate the importance of each responsibility in the management process-planning, organizing, leading, and controlling?

Leading the Salt Lake City area started with a challenge. Due to a hostile takeover winning over this territory was imperative. Since moral was down these franchise owners needed motivation. Trust and building an understanding that the company wanted this area to succeed were just several variables to cover during the first year. Due to the reality of the group's religious affiliation, the size of the Utah territory, the gender composition of the group, and the potency of a democratic leadership style ended up being a win-win for all. While having a strong sense of a charismatic leader as well provided the ability in winning over the franchisees of the company with this motivational leadership style.

In what ways does Trader Joe’s demonstrate the importance of each responsibility in the management process- planning, organizing, leading and controlling? They have created their own University for future leaders. By controlling who they promote, only within the company, and planning room for advancement from the day you become an employee shows the value they take in their staff. For example, imagine you start as a cashier and it’s your first day on the job. It can bring great comfort knowing that your manager started in exactly the same role. Not only provides management with the ability to relate to their employees but also the employees to look to the manager’s leadership and mentoring for success.

Provide a detailed explanation of the various components existing in the management environment that can influence or impact Brinker International. (25)

Rebranding “Mc Job” as a career involves company’s appreciation, recognition and future promotion that break the ice of the old perception of “Mc Job” to create brand new work environment in the QSR industry.

Answer to Question 1. MITRE is following the committed expert strategy. Its recruiting focus is targeted. MITRE does not resort to broad recruiting channels because it’s costly and doesn’t attract the right kind of candidates. MITRE mostly uses internal sources to hire new people. The company’s current employees do most of the recruitment and, in return, they get bonuses and opportunities to improve their team by suggesting candidates that they find suitable.

What should a company do when its core product is considered “unhealthy” or even “harmful” by the public? Is it even possible for such a company survive and thrive; or will it have to shut down its business? McDonald’s fast food has for a long time been considered unhealthy by the public. In recent years, the health conscious trends have become increasingly popular. Moreover, many scientific studies and findings have surfaced and successfully confirmed that children’s increasing intake of fast food, which often contains high sodium content, sugars, saturated fats, and calories, for a long period of time would lead to childhood obesity. Moreover, obese children have a much higher risk of many health