City Council
Transcript: Community News: Upward trend in economy Land is in demand Increasing gang violence to Centerville! Weaknesses limitations and inadequacies that can adversely affect an organization’s ability to develop and compete (Clow & Stevens, 2009) Period 3 Objectives: To hire more elementary and high school teachers To help reduce gang activity among high schools To maintain/improve overall education quality Period 3 Budget: Allocated Funds: $45,914,028 Used Funds: $45,884,437 Available Funds: $29,591 Threats external obstacles that may prevent an organization from achieving its objectives (Ehrlich & Fanelli, 2004) Mission Statement: The Education Sector of Centerville is dedicated to meeting the educational needs of all students in a safe and innovative learning environment. Period 3 City Council Decisions: Period 3 Project: Convention Center 4 options Period 2 Results: Education Quality is Above Average (108) Teacher Attrition Rate is Low (1-2%) Student-Teacher Ratio is Low High School Dropout Rate is Low (165) Number of International Students has Increased (304) City Council SWOT analysis involves an assessment of an organization’s Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats Period 3 City Council Budget: Allocated Funds: $99,813,106 Used Funds: $99,813,106 Available Funds: $0 Decision Rationale: Increase spending in teacher employment to help lower: teacher-student ratio teacher attrition rate high school dropout rate high school gang activity City Council Centerville's governing institution Serves the needs of all citizens Implements innovative initiatives Allocates sector budgets Vision Statement: The Education Sector of Centerville will (1) work collaboratively to inspire a passion for learning; (2) strive to ensure the academic success of all students; (3) be instrumental in enhancing the quality of professional development, teaching in schools, K-education, continuing education, and higher education; and (4) emphasize enriching curriculums that focus on the core disciplines, the arts, information literacy, and technology. Period 3 Project: Convention Center University lobbying for expansion 4 Scenario Options Decision based on SWOT Analysis Welcome City Council Comprised of reps from the four sectors: Social Services Education Community Services Economic Development Education Sector Strengths – conserve limited funds, avoid additional expenses Weaknesses (Issues) – construction would impact roads, transportation, infrastructure, utilities Opportunities – alternatively spend funds in law enforcement to address gang activities Threats (Concerns) – no possibility for new business revenue Decision Rationales: Project: Council selected no option Lack of available funds Prevents additional budget decreases in sectors Sector Budget Reallocations: Council supported additional law enforcement to address gangs 2% budget increase for Social Services 1% budget decrease in Community Services and Education sectors Land Allocation: Council sold 20% of land Possible revenue opportunity for next period’s Council Strengths abilities and resources that may provide an organization with a competitive advantage (Clow & Stevens, 2009) Period 3 Decisions: Option 1 University builds convention center near its main campus Community acquires and bequeaths land to the University Cost: $1,000,000 Strengths – convenient, new, University incurs costs Weaknesses (Issues) – far from downtown / no revitalization Opportunities – brand new center entices businesses Threats (Concerns) – competition for land, community has limited control of center's use Option 2 Hotel-chain converts empty textile-factory to high-end hotel Community provides the building and land free of costs Cost: $3,000,000 Strengths – positive feedback from community Weaknesses (Issues) – expensive Opportunities – revitalize downtown area, reduce gang hangout/activities Threats (Concerns) – street gangs currently in area Option 3 Current convention center transferred to private investors Modernize building in exchange Cost: $500,000 Strengths – minimum costs Weaknesses (Issues) – no added capacity Opportunities – entice large corporations/businesses Threats (Concerns) – traffic congestion at current location MSL 9100S - OL2 - CRN 21456 Goals: The Education Sector of Centerville will (1) strive to increase communication and collaboration with the City Council and the various sectors of Centerville; (2) support lifelong learning among all citizens of Centerville; and (3) develop and expand parental/community involvement within the Education Sector. Presented by Period 3 Education Sector City Council Representative Jamie Segno Organizations perform a SWOT analysis in order to appraise various factors that can affect overall long-term success (Wood, 1994). Opportunities positive external/environmental conditions that may be beneficial to the organization (Ehrlich & Fanelli, 2004) SWOT focuses on a strategic balance between an organization and its environment: strengths and
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