Scenario planning for small construction company's growth : Case: Jhapali International Engineering and Builders
Thapa, Sagar (2012)
Thapa, Sagar
Kemi-Tornion ammattikorkeakoulu Lapin ammattikorkeakoulu
2012
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2012061212548
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2012061212548
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Thapa, Sagar 2012. Scenario Planning For Small Construction Company’s Growth. Case: Jhapali International Engineering and Builders. Bachelor’s Thesis. Kemi-Tornio University of Applied Sciences. Business and Culture. Pages 72. Appendix1.
The objective of this Bachelor’s Thesis is to analyze the business nature of the case company: Jhapali International Engineering and Builders (JIEB). Moreover, the second objective of this thesis is to provide clear picture regarding the concept of scenario planning for the case company, and to develop strategy in the form of scenarios in order to guide the case company to achieve its mission and vision. JIEB is small construction based company located in Jhapa district of Nepal. It is specialized in taking project to complete public construction work that is financed by the government of Nepal. Major works of JIEB includes construction of roads, bridges, dams, canals etc.
For carrying out this research, various topics were studied. Literature reviews were made into the topics of small businesses and their operating environment. The mission and vision of the case company were studied. Furthermore, the concept of scenario planning, and scenario planning practice in small companies were studied through literature reviews.
The main method used in this research was single-case holistic study. The research approach used was qualitative. Numbers of semi-structured interviews with the owner of the case company were conducted in 2011 and 2012. Moreover, documents analysis, literature analysis, and observation techniques were used for data collection. The case company has not adopted the approach of SP in its corporate strategy. Therefore, throughout the research work I focused on presenting a clear explanation of effectiveness of SP in formulating long-term corporate strategy.
The results of this Thesis reflect the following findings: analysis of current situation of the case company, development of a strategic alternative, and recommendations concerning the use of SP in the company’s strategy.
Key words: Jhapali International Engineering and Builders, scenario planning, small company, construction company, strategy
The objective of this Bachelor’s Thesis is to analyze the business nature of the case company: Jhapali International Engineering and Builders (JIEB). Moreover, the second objective of this thesis is to provide clear picture regarding the concept of scenario planning for the case company, and to develop strategy in the form of scenarios in order to guide the case company to achieve its mission and vision. JIEB is small construction based company located in Jhapa district of Nepal. It is specialized in taking project to complete public construction work that is financed by the government of Nepal. Major works of JIEB includes construction of roads, bridges, dams, canals etc.
For carrying out this research, various topics were studied. Literature reviews were made into the topics of small businesses and their operating environment. The mission and vision of the case company were studied. Furthermore, the concept of scenario planning, and scenario planning practice in small companies were studied through literature reviews.
The main method used in this research was single-case holistic study. The research approach used was qualitative. Numbers of semi-structured interviews with the owner of the case company were conducted in 2011 and 2012. Moreover, documents analysis, literature analysis, and observation techniques were used for data collection. The case company has not adopted the approach of SP in its corporate strategy. Therefore, throughout the research work I focused on presenting a clear explanation of effectiveness of SP in formulating long-term corporate strategy.
The results of this Thesis reflect the following findings: analysis of current situation of the case company, development of a strategic alternative, and recommendations concerning the use of SP in the company’s strategy.
Key words: Jhapali International Engineering and Builders, scenario planning, small company, construction company, strategy