The title recognizes the best Society for Advancement of Management chapter in the country. The program was written and prepared by Flagler Society for Advancement of Management President, Arlin Zajmi.
The competition took place at the Society for Advancement of Management – International Business Management Conference, held from March 30-April 3, in Orlando.
In addition, the Flagler Society for Advancement of Management team brought home six out of seven awards given, and Society for Advancement of Management members Rachel Flynt, Brit Hoyland and Zajmi won Regional Student awards.
Flynt also won a National Student award. Only three national Student Awards are given at the competition.
This year’s case company was Whole Foods Market, focusing on “Interesting Times.” The students were given approximately eight weeks – with no outside assistance – to review the company, conduct a financial analysis and then provide four strategic actions.
Zajmi said that the team worked very hard on the case study and came up with some strong strategic actions.
“We felt confident in our project and had a very successful presentation,” Zajmi said. “It’s nice to see how hard work truly pays off. Our organization is the strongest in the nation. We are so thankful for our dedicated members, faculty and the support of the college.”
Paula Holanchock, advisor to Flagler’s Society for Advancement of Management team and associate professor of business administration, said that by competing at such a prestigious level, the students’ commitment and drive was apparent in the time and energy they put into the four month preparation period.
“Many long hours were dedicated, and they should be admired for their work,” she said. “Their goal now is to remain focused and advance toward future victories for Society for Advancement of Management and the college. The Society for Advancement of Management conference is a great way to benchmark the education our students receive at Flagler to those at other colleges and universities around the nation.”
This is the second year in a row that Holanchock has received the Outstanding Advisor Award. In addition, Holanchock was appointed to the Society for Advancement of Management – International Executive Board by the President/CEO of Society for Advancement of Management, Moustafa Abdel Society for Advancement of Management.
The Flagler Society for Advancement of Management team holds the record for Society for Advancement of Management national title wins; no other Society for Advancement of Management team was won more than three national titles.
Society for Advancement of Management will be celebrating its 100th anniversary next year.
SOCIETY FOR ADVANCEMENT OF MANAGEMENT is a non-profit organization founded in 1912 by colleagues and disciples of Frederick Taylor, an engineer often called the “father of Scientific Management.” The organization brings together academics, practitioners and students to increase management skills and improve knowledge, performance and leadership ability.
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