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Chapter 1

Introduction

The first part of this chapter consists of the current financial situation and

performance of the company which includes the market share, return on investment,

profitability ratio, liquidity ratio, and the debt ratio of the company. The second half

consists of the company objectives, strategies, and policies in the specific

department such as Human Resource, Marketing, Operation and, Financial. The

analyzation and interpretation of vision and mission are also included.

Camp Benjamin officially opened its doors to the world in the year 2011. It is a

subsidiary company which is owned and controlled by We Lead Group Holdings Inc.,

company. This company offers various activities such as team building facilitation,

Mon’s Restaurant, Shalom Hotel and, Win farm

Camp Benjamin is one who provides service, wellness, and transformation to

its clients. It is a learning facility at its core and place for physical restoration. It uses

as much as organic methods as it could restore people’s health and strength. They

offer programs such as the We Lead Training program to address the team building

facilitation of different companies and organizations. The program itself offers

strategies and facilitation techniques for building great teams and creating

successful team dynamics.

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I. CURRENT SITUATION

Knowing the current situation helps the company to communicate with the

interested stakeholders in the organization. It also used to help investors and

creditors identify where their money went. A Financial statement is used to evaluate

the overall performance of the company in the industry. Hence, the financial

statement cannot be underestimated. The accuracy of the financial statements

determines the actions need to be done, whether to add or eliminate a thing or two

to improve the performance of the company.

II. Financial Ratios

The financial ratios are used to quantitatively analyze the company’s financial

statement which evaluates the different aspect of the current financial and

operational performance of the company such as it solvency, liquidity, and efficiency

to ensure the future standing of the company. By analyzing the use of assets and

other credit, it helps the business to conduct quality performance better. This helps

the company to measure its financial progress towards reaching the business’s

goals and objectives as wells as surpassing its top competitors or larger competitors

in the industry. However, ratios do not make the financial decisions for the business

but rather will provide what decisions may be made. Financial ratios consist of debt-

to-equity ratio, current ratio, quick ratio, return on equity, and net profit margin. In

this paper, the ratios are selected accordingly since the company provides service

not product.

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Table 1. Financial Situation
How Calculated 2015 2016 2017

I. Return of 4.75 1.58 -0.33


Investment

II. Market Share Revenue 6.33% 6.53% 4.48%


Total Industry Share

III. Liquidity Ratios


Working Capital Current Assets – 1,099,280 21,301,514 19, 916,216
Current Liabilities

.83:1 -.24:1 -.36:1


Current Ratios Currents Assets
Current Liabilities

IV. Profitability Ratio 2015 2016 2017

Gross Profit Margin Sales – Cost Of 0.64 0.35 0.50


Goods Sold
Sales

Net Profit Margin Net Income .3388 .3388 -0.08


Sales

Return on Total Assets Net Income 4.75 1.58 -0.33


Total Assets

Return on Stockholders’ Net Income 4.16 2.53 0.38


Equity Total Stockholder’s
Equity
V. Solvency Ratio 2015 2016 2017

Debt Ratio Total Liabilities 1.13 .37 .53


Total Assets

Equity Ratio Total Equity 1.14 .63 -2.15


Total Asset

VI. Activity Ratio 2015 2016 2017

Account Receivables Credit Sales 23.2x 28.40x 20.79x


Turnover Average Account
Receivables

Asset Turnover Sales 25.66x 19.96x 17.65x


Average Asset

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Table 2. Return on Investment
Return on Investment 2015 2016 2017

4.75 1.58 -0.33

A. Return on Investment Analysis and Interpretation

Analysis: The fiscal year of 2015 garnered 4.75 which is mildly good for its

return on investment since ROI above 5% are generally considered good. However,

for the succeeding years, the return on investment of the company is gradually

decreasing which indicates that the company was not able to make up to its

investment. The year 2017 is negative, which means there is a loss in the

company’s investment.

Interpretation: The return on investment of Camp Benjamin continued to

decrease in its succeeding years. In the year 2015, the net profit of Camp Benjamin

is 28,102,057 subtracted by 6,742,236 worth of investment which resulted to 4.75,

followed by 2016’s net profit of 28,971,193 deducted to 18,308,061 value of the

investment which led to 1.58.

Table 3. Market Share Analysis and Interpretation

Market Share 2015 2016 2017


Camp Benjamin 6.33% 6.53% 4.48%

B. Market Share Analysis and Interpretation

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Analysis: The fiscal year 2015 garnered 6.33% for its market share. The

following year garnered 6.53% for its market share which is higher than the 2015’s

percentage. The market share of 2017 decreased by 2.05%.

Interpretation: The latest market share of the company in the industry

decreased by 2.05% which may depict that the company is gradually losing its share

in the competitive market.

Table 4. Liquidity Ratios

Liquidity Ratio 2015 2016 2017


Working Capital 1,099,280 -1,793,168 -19, 916,216
Current Ratio .83:1 .24:1 .36:1

C. Working Capital Analysis and Interpretation

Analysis: The fiscal year 2015 garnered 1,099,280 of working capital,

followed by 1,793,168 for the year 2016 and 19,916,216 for the year 2017. Working

capital is computed by subtracting current assets and current liabilities. Current

liabilities are composed of share capital, retained earnings, equity, advances from

the stockholders and other payables. The currents assets are comprised of cash and

cash equivalents, accounts receivables, inventory, prepayments and other current

assets which would generally provide cash within the operating period of the

corporation.

Interpretation: The current asset of the year 2015 is 5,642,956 subtracted by

6,742,236 worth of current liabilities which resulted in 1,099,280. This indicates that

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the company has more debts to pay than its assets. The same goes for the

succeeding years.

D. Current Ratio Analysis and Interpretation

Analysis: The current ratio of Camp Benjamin for 2016 has decreased by

59% from the 83% ratio of 2015. It has continued to decline in 2017 which was

lesser by 23% because the current liabilities of the year 2017 is higher than its

current asset; therefore the company has a problem meeting its short-term

obligations

Interpretation: The current ratio of the year 2016 and 2017 is a negative,

which indicate that the current assets cannot cover the current liabilities of the

company which is very alarming and crucial for the operations of the company

because these two are the measures of liquidity, which is the ability to meet the

current obligations.

Ratio is a proportion or quotient rather an amount. The current ratio is

computed by dividing current assets by the current liabilities. It depicts the ability of

the corporation to generate cash to cover its short-term obligations. The currents

assets are composed of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivables, inventory,

prepayments and other current assets which would generally provide cash within the

operating period of the corporation. The current ratio is a useful test of the short-term

debt paying ability of any business.

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Table 5. Gross Profit Margin

Profitability Ratio 2015 2016 2017


Gross Profit Margin .64 .35 .50

E. Gross Profit Margin Analysis and Interpretation

Analysis: There is a decrease of 29% in the gross profit in gross profit in

2016 and an increase of 15% in 2017.

Interpretation: This may also indicate poor operations or the company

significantly invested into something resulting to a costly expense. Gross Profit

Margin is the percentage of the residual amount after deducting Cost of Goods sold

from Sales. This is also the available revenue to cover for the other expenses of the

Company such as Selling and Administrative Expenses, General and Administrative

Expenses, etc. The higher the Gross Profit Margin, the more efficient the company

is. Lower gross profit could mean that the Company is underpricing or was not able

to efficiently control its overhead.

Table 6. Net Profit Margin

Profitability Ratio 2015 2016 2017


Net Profit Margin .33 .33 -.08

F. Net Profit Margin Analysis and Interpretation

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Analysis: The profit margin in 2015 to 2016 was steady at 33%. However,

there was a significant decrease in profit margin in 2017 of 41%.

Interpretation: Net profit margin is the percentage by which a company's total

sales or revenue exceeds or is less than the sum of its expenses. Hence, the

negative Net Profit Margin in 2017, means the company spent more money than it

made.

Table 7. Return on Total Assets

Profitability Ratio 2015 2016 2017


Return on Total 4.75 1.58 -.33

Assets

G. Return on Total Assets Analysis and Interpretation

Analysis: There is a decrease in the net income as a percentage of total

assets of 67% and 121% in 2016 and 2017 respectively.

Interpretation: Return on Total Assets measures is used to measure the net

income produced by total asset in a given period. Based on the table below, it can

be inferred that there is a net loss in 2017 due to its negative value. From 2015 to

2017, it can be noted that there is a decreasing trend on how efficiently the

Company is managing and converting its investments in assets to produce profits.

Table 8. Return on Stockholder’s Equity

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Profitability Ratio 2015 2016 2017
Return on 4.16 2.53 .38

Stockholder’s Equity

H. Return on Stockholder’s Equity Analysis and Interpretation

Analysis: There is a decrease in ROE in 2016 and 2017 by 39% and 85%

respectively.

Interpretation: Return on Stockholder’s Equity measures the ability of the firm

to generate profits from its shareholder's investments in the company. According to

the table above, it can be inferred that the company made less profit based on its

stockholder's investment in the Company in 2016 compared to 2017.

Table 9. Debt Ratio

Solvency Ratio 2015 2016 2017


Debt Ratio 1.13 .37 .53

I. Debt Ratio Analysis and Interpretation

Analysis: The year of 2015 taught the most positive equilibrium of asset and

liability management of the company wherein the said year accumulated a rating of

1.13 grounded upon the exceptional balance of asset and liability to further adhere

said asset to compensate for corporate obligations. On the other hand, the

succeeding year plummeted its performance on asset and liability with the

performance .37 on the mathematical basis which can only pertain to a generation of

corporate liability exponentially higher than the generated and retained assets for the

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said year. Fortunately, the recent year of 2017 somehow gradually improved

organizational performance on assets and liabilities with a representation of .53

Interpretation: the financial equilibrium has somehow improved yet the

financial burden is still imperative grounded upon the net loss incurred from the said

year which stipulates the occurrence of asset utilization to compensate for the

monetary loss garnered from the said year.

Table 10. Equity Ratio

Solvency Ratio 2015 2016 2017


Equity Ratio 1.14 .63 -2.15

J. Equity Ratio Analysis and Interpretation

Analysis: The recent fiscal year of 2017 garnered the worst financial

performance in regards to proper utilization of monetary resources invested by the

company’s’ stockholders in which the said year garnered an abysmal numerical

rating of -2.15. The reported financial backlash extorted by the company is grounded

upon their accumulation of a net loss from the said year wherein the amassed

corporate expense is exponentially higher by at least P7 million.

Interpretation: The incurred catastrophic financial phenomenon may

influence current corporate stockholders to pull out their investments and demand

for reimbursement towards their financial investments. The following series of events

may lead to an impending bankruptcy faced by the company in regards to a lack of

resources from stockholders.

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Whereas, the year of 2015 generated the most positive inclination towards the return

of stockholders’ equity with a numerical representation of 1.14 wherein the company

was inherent on the application of monetary resources incurred upon the said

investments of the company’s’ stockholders. However, the succeeding year of 2016

degenerated its financial performance towards the generation of income of

stockholders with a numerical rating of .63 which is highly exaggerated in contrast to

2017’s dismal performance of -2.15 which is negatively higher in comparison of

2015’s 1.14 by 1.01.

Table 11. Account Receivables Turnover

Activity Ratio 2015 2016 2017


Account 23.2x 28.40x 20.79x

Receivables

Turnover

K. Accounts Receivable Turnover

Analysis: There is an increase in Account Receivables Turnover by 22% in

2016 and a decrease of 27% in 2017.

Interpretation: Accounts receivable turnover rate is the rate of many times

does the Company can collect within the year. From the table above, It can be

depicted that the Company can collect faster or sooner (took fewer days to collect) in

2016 compared to 2015 and 2017. This means that cash flows are better in 2016

compared to 2015 and 2017.

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Table 12. Asset Turnover

Activity Ratio 2015 2016 2017


Asset Turnover 25.66x 19.96x 17.65

L. Asset Turnover Analysis and Interpretation

Analysis: There is a decrease in asset turnover by 22% in 2016 and by 12%

in 2017. It means the company makes PHP5.7 more on every PHP1 value of asset

compared in 2015 compared to 2016, while it makes PHP2.31 more on every PHP1

value of the asset in 2016 compared to 2017.

Interpretation: Asset turnover measures a company’s ability to generate

sales from its assets by comparing net sales with average total assets. Based on the

table above, this means that the Company has a decreasing capability to generate

sales from its assets.

III. Strategic Posture

A Strategic posture is an approach to gradually apply the business’s strength

to the long-term needs and demands of the marketplace which is the first step in

creating a mission and vision statement, which displays the primary reason why the

company exists. The statement reflects the organization’s beliefs such as its image,

philosophy, character, and identity.

Current Vision and Mission Statement

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An excellent strategic direction is formulated through a good vision and

mission. The formulation is essential because the organization can know the

foundation of their value and what they believe in. Mission and vision is the

backbone of an organization; it is to assist the organization to develop a strategy to

stay in the competitive market and explain to itself to its employees and customer

about what they believe in.

Vision Statement

“We envisioned a place where the soul of men can be restored and trained towards

godliness and service – A learning facility at its core and a place for the battle-

weary.”

Table 13. Evaluation of Current Vision Statement Components

CRITERIA YES NO EXCERPTS REASON


Does it show a ✓ “We envisioned a place The programs offered in
vision of the where the soul of men Camp Benjamin is God-
Future? can be restored and centered. They envision
trained towards godliness a future where everyone
and service.” is God-centered.
Is it Inspirational? ✓ “A learning facility and a The vision statement is
place for the battle- inspirational because the
weary.” camp offer programs
that will truly help man to
relax away from the busy
city and savor what
mother nature has to
offer.
Does it show ✓ “A place where the soul The camp is for the
aspiration? of men can be restored utterly exhausted and
and trained towards depressed, or people
godliness and service; a who want to find peace
place of rest for the and solace. This is
battle-weary.” conducted through
several activities that
they offer.
Does it give a X
clear indication as
to when it should

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be attained?

Overall Evaluation and Analysis of Vision Statement

As seen above the table, almost all of the criteria for a good vision statement

were complied with by Camp Benjamin, except for the last one which pertains to the

time the aspiration of such can be attained. Camp Benjamin has a good and useful

vision statement, and it is genuinely being manifested through their activities in the

camp.

MISSION

“We strive to deepen Christian Commitment, celebrate the presence of God within

us and around us, and through awareness of nature awaken an understanding

attitude of respect and reverence for all life. It is accomplished through the

exploration of our natural environment, daily reflections, adventure.”

Table 14. Evaluation of Current Mission Statement Components

CRITERIA PARAMETERS YES NO EXCERPTS REASON


Customer Who are the firm’s
customers X

Products or What are the “This is accomplished The services are usually
Services firm’s major through the exploration of being held inside the
products or our natural environment, camp through its team
services daily reflections, building program, farm
adventures” tour and nature-friendly
adventures that promote
reflection, faith, and fun.


Markets Geographically, “Exploration of our natural In their mission
where does the environment.” statement, it can be seen
firm compete that they use the beauty
of their strategic location
in Tagaytay Highlands.

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This natural environment
is good for exploration
and other activities
Technology Is the firm
technology X
current?


Concern for Is the firm “We want to deepen The company focuses on
survival, committed to Christian commitment, the growth of their
profitability, and growth and establish lifelong customers aligned with
growth financial friendships, intensify what they believe in;
soundness? personal relationship with Spiritual and physical
God within us and around attitude, rather than the
us, through an awareness company itself.
of nature awaken an
understanding of respect
and reverence for all life.”


Philosophy What are the “We strive to deepen The philosophy of the
basic beliefs, Christian commitment; company can be seen in
values, intensify personal the first sentence of their
aspirations, and relationship with God.” mission statement. The
ethical priorities of intensification and
the firm? glorification of Christian
faith is the reason why
Camp Benjamin was
established. It also
“concludes that God must
be in everything we do.


Self-concept What is the firm’s “We want to deepen Camp Benjamin was
distinctive Christian commitment, established to promote
competence or establish lifelong Christian faith and
major competitive friendships, intensify deepen the appreciation
advantage? personal relationship with of nature.
God, celebrate the
presence of God within us
and around us, through an
awareness of nature
awaken an understanding
attitude of respect and
reverence for all life.”


Concern for public Is the firm “We want to deepen Camp Benjamin wanted
image responsive to Christian commitment, the public to perceive
social, establish lifelong them as an institute that
community, and friendships, intensify helps deepen the faith of
environmental personal relationship with a person in God.
concerns? God, and celebrate the
presence of God within us
and around us.”
Concern for
employees
Are employees a
valuable asset to x
the frim?

Overall Evaluation and Analysis of Mission Statement

As seen above the table, almost all of the criteria for a good mission statement

were complied with by Camp Benjamin, except for the customer, concern for

employees and use of technology. Camp Benjamin has a right and compelling

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mission statement to entice its clients and is truly being manifested through their

activities in the camp.

Current Strategies

1. To have effective Corporate Governance

2. To be a socially responsible part of the existing business community.

3. To maximize and enhance their current performance in the field of workforce,

service and hospitality management.

4. To promote stewardship that will improve the physical and spiritual being of more

people.

5. To establish another camp in Luzon by 2020.

Current Strategies

1. Market Penetration – Market penetration occurs when the company wants to

increase the market share for their products or services in present markets through

marketing effort. The company created a website where potential customers can

access the information of the company. The company is also submitted its name to

travel directories to increase the awareness of travelers and tourists. (Agoda)

2. Related diversification – The diversification occurs when the company decided

to add a new product but related to their current products or services. Camp

Benjamin diversified by expanding by putting a restaurant, hotel, and farm inside the

camp.

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3. Unrelated Diversification – The unrelated diversification occurs when the

company decides to create another product and services not related to what they

currently offer. Camp Benjamin is now venturing to create a fruit stand that sells

organic food, shakes, and another consumable product since the camp has its farm.

Policies

Marketing

Marketing policies were created to help the company professionally. It has a

significant impact on the external and internal publics of the company such as

building a professional image, customer loyalty, and an excellent customer

relationship.

Role and Responsibility

The employees are expected to build a strict good relationship with the

company’s client, as well as displaying professional behavior to the client and other

stakeholders of the company. Good relationship leads to loyal customers and a

great corporate image.

Finance

The importance of finance plays a massive part in any management. This

existential role in the organization keeps the right flow of money and hereby direct

the course of the said business.

Compensation and Salary

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The compensation and salary of the employees are strictly following the

industry’s standards. Usually, the pay may vary according to the employees’

evaluation and performance from the management.

13TH and 15TH Month pay

Regular employees are paid through banking system every 13th and 15th of

the month. However, for those who work temporarily and in probationary status, the

company pays them through cash. The basis for the computation of salary for

temporary and probe employees is through actual working hours and work days.

Salary Deductions

Under the Labor Code, the following are the standard deductions authorized

by the code. Deductions from the salary of the employee must not be above 25%.

1. Social Security System (SSS)

2. Philhealth Contribution

3. Withholding Tax

Overtime, Holiday and Rest Day Pay

The company has the right to require their employees to work overtime during

rest days, holidays and ordinary working days, including Sundays. The excess work

rendered by the employee or overtime is also shouldered by the company; however,

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this is not applicable for employees under the managerial position and members of

the administrative staff as written in the Labor Code of the Philippines.

Operation

Operation policies were designed to keep track of the day-to-day operations of

the company. The policies are also boundaries set by the management which

reflects the overall behavior of employees in the workplace

Working Hours, Days and Attendance

The operation policies of Camp Benjamin consists of the working hours, days,

and attendance of employees. Policies like this are created by the company to keep

track of daily operations to ensure that each department maximizes its working time.

The company is strict when it comes to the working hours and attendance of each

employee because this policy focus on the efficiency and productivity to execute its

goals and objectives.

The employees are expected to render precisely 8 hours of work for 5 to six

days a week following the labor code of the Philippines; lunch hours are not

included.

Human Resource

The policies in Human Resource were created to ensure that employees know

their responsibilities and the company’s expectation from them.

Work and Health Safety Policy

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The company will provide an orientation for newcomers about the proper

safety precautions inside the workplace, and it is a requirement to complete the

hiring process. Injuries and disasters an in a workplace cannot be predicted, that is

why the company strictly observe proper safety procedures.

Code of Conduct

The company expects a good standard of behavior from the employees, such

as proper/decent dress code, mobile phone use, language and punctuality, and

professional conduct.

Social Media Policy

The employees cannot post anything related to the company and rude

comments and post on their social media. The company aims to keep their

information confidential, wherein the employees are not allowed to post anything

related to the company on social media. This policy also protects the reputation of

the company, especially the behavior of employees on social media which may

reflect the company.

Drug-Free Workplace Policy

The employees who are under the influence of drugs will be terminated

automatically. A drug test is also mandatory for the hiring process. Camp Benjamin

aims for a drug-free workplace by implementing the Comprehensive Dangerous

Drugs Act of 2002, and its rules and regulations under DOLE Department Order No.

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53-03, series of 2003 which is a guide on drug-free workplace policies and programs

for private sectors inside Camp Benjamin.

Sexual Harassment Policy

The company believes that the working environment of Camp Benjamin should

be Sexual Harassment free, employees who intentionally harassed a co-worker will

automatically be terminated. A workplace where everyone is supportive of the self-

esteem and dignity of individuals one that is free from all kinds of sexual

harassment, such as sexual intimidation and exploitation. The company has a set of

guidelines regarding how these situations can be addressed.

Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy

The employees who are under the influence of alcohol will be sanctioned

immediately. The company believes that a workplace free from alcohol influence

leads to better performance and efficiency of employees. This is also in compliance

with the requirements of the Department of Labor and Employment, where the

company is required to provide a safe and healthy working environment.

Chapter 2

Corporate Governance

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Management is the process of getting individuals together to achieve goals

and objectives by utilizing accessible resources proficiently and successfully. Since

companies can be seen as frameworks, management can be characterized as a

human interaction which encourages and design the creation of helpful strategies

from a system. This view opens the chance to oversee oneself, which is essential to

monitor others. Management functions include Planning, keeping in check, staffing,

leading or coordinating, and controlling a particular company or organization.

Corporate Governance and Organizational Structure from Top Management to

Leadership

Corporate Governance is the arrangement of guidelines, processes, and

procedures by which a firm is coordinated and controlled. It consists of the balanced

interest and relationship of the company’s stakeholders, which are primarily the

customers, shareholders, management, government and lastly, the community. It

envelops every business model from inward controls, to a series of tasks and

execution estimation to attain the company’s goals and objectives.

The Objective for Corporate Governance

1. To foster a culture for promoting good governance, voluntary compliance and

facilitate the active participation of different stakeholders.

2. To create a framework of best practices, structure, processes, and ethics.

3. To help the company achieve stability and growth in the competitive market.

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Fig 1. Corporate Governance

Organization Structure

The organization structure of Camp Benjamin (fig.1) is using a vertical style.

According to Ms. Kristina “Bani” San Mateo, this is the old version of Organizational

Chart of Camp Benjamin which is limited and simplified; the new model is currently

being constructed to make it easier in defining and identifying the line of authorities

and responsibility of each. Organization structure is used to display the hierarchy

inside the organization. This structure identifies each job and task in the organization

and where it reports inside the organization. It is usually illustrated by using a chart.

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It comes in many shapes. It is also used to summarize the communication inside the

organization, task allocation, and coordination.

General Function of Top Management

Top management transforms the policy created by the board of directors into

attainable goals, objectives and effective strategies. Top management also projects

a shared-vision of the future position of the company. It makes and implement

decisions that affect everyone in the organization, and is held accountable for the

success or failure of the executed choice. It consists of senior-level executives of a

particular organization such as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Operating

Officer (COO), Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The term president or vice president

are commonly used only by the top managers in the organizations.

Emmanuel “Mon” Fernandez

President and CEO

Emmanuel “Mon” Fernandez is the President and Chief Executive Officer of

the We Lead Companies comprising of four companies. We Lead Comtech, Inc.,

Monies Money Changer, Inc. We Lead Land Development Land Inc. and Youth With

A Vision, Inc. Before this, he was the country manager of Converse Phils. Inc and

Vice President for Sales and Marketing of ELAD Telecom Phils. Inc and led his

teams in closing, serving, and completing multi-million accounts with various

telecommunications companies in the country. Mon was instrumental in

decongesting SMS traffic in a major telecommunications company by providing the

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pioneering “first delivery attempt” of FDA System. Mon currently serves as a Youth

Pastor at Jesus is Alive Community consistent with his passion and burden for the

youth. He is one of the founders of Youth With A Vision (YWAV), the youth ministry

of JIA with 5000 members nationwide. He has enabled, both professionally and in

his capacity, hundreds of less privileged but deserving students to complete their

high school and college education while sponsoring and supporting various

community development and values-centered programs for hundreds of families at

the same time.

Mon completed his Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from the

Technological Institute of the Philippines and is a licensed Master Electrician.

Augusto Francis R. De Vera

Chief Officer Operations Officer

Augusto Francis R. De Vera is the Chief Officer of the We Lead Companies.

He is concurrent holds the position of General Manager of Camp Benjamin, a facility

being managed by We Lead Development Inc. a member of We Lead Companies.

Before this, he held the position of Director of Business Development at SGS Gulf.

Ltd. ROHQ. He also has almost two decades of experience in human resource

management, training, productivity, and organizational development having helped

the following positions, Director of Business Development at SGS Gulf. Ltd. ROHQ,

Vice President for Human Resources of ePLDT Ventus, Vice President for Human

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Resources of Bankard, Inc. He also held the position of Production Planning and

Control Management Head at Benguet Management Corporation.

Francis is an active member of the Personnel Management Association of the

Philippines (PMAP) where he served as Chair of the Membership Committee in

2009 – 2010 and spearheaded the revamp, repositioning and redesign of the PMAP

Website in 2011 – 2012. Francis has likewise facilitated at least a hundred change

and culture management, seminars, and pieces of training for various profit and non-

profit organizations, as well as multinational and local companies.

Francis holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in industrial engineering from the

University of the Philippines in Diliman. He took and topped the YGC – De La Salle

University Graduate School’s Leadership and Management Development in 2003

and holds a certificate of Strategic Human Resources Management from Ateneo

Center for Organizational Research and Development.

Aldin D. Aurello

General Manager

Aldin D. Aurello is the General Manager of We Lead Companies. Aldwin is a

licensed Electronics and Communications Engineer. He holds a Masters degree in

Electronics and Communications Engineering from De La Salle University. He is

also completed his Bachelor Science Degree in the same field from the University of

the East.

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Aldwin held the positions of Presale Manager of Convers Philippines and Account

Manager at ELAD Telecoms Phils. Inc. He also managed the Training Section and

the Network Performance Section of Digitel Telecommunications Phils, Inc. where

he ensured the level of staff competency and efficient management and utilization of

network facilities. His passion for leading people into learning started when he held

the position of Engineering Professor at the University of the East and ECE reviewer

for Macro integrated Training and Review Center.

Theoderic “Elec” M. Mortel

Sales and Marketing Head

Theoderic “Eric” M. Mortel is the Sales and Marketing Head of We Lead

Companies. He also acts as business Development Director sourcing out new and

potential vendors to be marketed in the Philippines. Before this, he was Vice

President for Sales and Marketing of ELAD Telecom Phils., Where he was

responsible for concluding a multi-million projects in SMART Communications,

Bayantel, and Globe Telecom. Elec holds a Bachelor of Science degree in

Information Technology from Polytechnic University of the Philippines. He has a

wide range of expertise in networking, programming, web development and

telecommunications, including GSM Network, VOIP Network, and Satellite

Communications.

Marketing Department

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The Marketing Department of Camp Benjamin is spearheaded by Mr.

Teodoric Mortel, to be followed by the Marketing Director, Ms. Eunice Fernandez

and lastly, the Marketing Supervisor, Ms. Lois Goloy. The heart of the business is

located in the Marketing department. The success and failure of the company

depend on how the marketing department executes their ideas to reach out to its

customers, investors and other stakeholders.

Fig 2. Marketing Department

The CSR Stand of Camp Benjamin of We Lead Group of Companies

A nonprofit organization usually conducts business to help the general public

without a motive of gaining profit. The nonprofit organization supports the general

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public such as students, low-income families, homeless people and victims of

calamities and other harmful situations present in the community.

Youth With A Vision (YWAV) Foundation, Inc.

This foundation was established by young, proactive individuals with a vision

of long-lasting change for the underprivileged. The organization dedicated their time,

talents, resources that will help the community to transform into something beautiful

through education, training, and formation of values. Youth With A Vision aims to

help students or youth to succeed in life through education, this foundation primarily

relies on donations, mobilizes volunteers, and excess money from the company.

The YWAV Foundation Inc. Provides Free Scholarship To Selected Students

The non-profit community-based organization helps the unprivileged youth

with their education. It was established to support the unprivileged attain self-

reliance and share the love for the hopeless and hurt. The organization has sent

hundreds of youth to school. The foundation ensures students have access to their

necessities so they can focus on learning since not all families can afford to send

their children to schools.

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Environmental Stand of Camp Benjamin of We Lead Group Holdings

The use of sustainable energy is currently in the trend, more companies and

customers are pushing for the green movement. Sustainable energy movements or

what they call the “Green Movement” is a product of social concerns regarding the

environmental preservation, it promotes the conservation of the environment as well

as restoring what humans destroyed for the past decades.

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Camp Benjamin Uses Solar Power to Power the Facilities.

Camp Benjamin took the initiative to sustain renewable energy. Today, with

the abundance of renewable and alternative energy sources in the Philippines,

Camp Benjamin saw its potential that can reduce the expenses of the company, as

well as generating clean and reliable energy, they resorted to Solar Energy

Technology. Camp Benjamin is the first camp in Cavite to use solar panels and is

leading the renewable energy movement in the province. The said solar panels

could support two electric consuming buildings in the camp, specifically the Shalom

Hotel and The Center.

The Role of Marketing in CSR Programs

The role of marketing in CSR programs is to voluntary help the society

improve, and have a better future for the coming generations. It also helps the

company to increase its recognition, customer loyalty, and provide a positive

business reputation. Sometimes, it may be a small effort or significant effort, but the

result is always the same, gradually improving the community and society. It can

also attract potential talent and staff which is good for the company.

1. Positive business reputation

2. Increased recognition

3. Customer loyalty

4. Greater possibility to attract potential talent and staff

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Chapter 3

External Audit

Macro Environment

Political Forces

The situations of a country is a political force that affects the industrial setting

especially the performance and business operation. These actions can be seen on

the regional, national, and international level. Political and government environment

must be prioritized by business owners and managers to know how these changes

and measurement might affect their company.

The Impact of Duterte’s Administration

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President Rodrigo Duterte’s administration is filled with reconstruction in

power dynamics, international scrutiny, terrorism, and other security threats. The

proposed dismantling of the power dynamics in the Philippines is a revolutionary bid

by the president. The country will be shifting to federalism from democratic. As of

now, the president turned more than 26 political dynamics. According to Philstar 1

Global, the state should expect a vast international affiliation and involvement if the

war on drugs concern is ignored. The campaign war on drugs thus far resulted in the

deaths of more than 3,000 people in just three months, mostly in poor areas. Extra-

judicial killings and human rights violation sum up the aggressive anti-drug campaign

of the president. The Philippine currency has reached its lowest since President

Rodrigo Duterte took office and the Philippine peso is the worst performing currency

in Asia, 50 pesos for a dollar. Today, the president is known for his blatant disdain of

social justice and concern for human rights which resulted in a disaster.

Relevance: (Threat)

The shift in power dynamics and uncertainty around the path being taken by

the current administration as well as the blatant disregard of human right by many

Filipinos will affect the foreign and local regarding their investments in the country.

The failure in diplomacy and international relations also influence the future investors

of the country because of the bad reputation the state has.

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https://www.forbes.com/sites/panosmourdoukoutas/2018/08/02/duterte-is-leading-the-wrong-

revolution/#678861f43dfc

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The Effect of Corruption and Bureaucracy

The World Economic Forum also cited that corruption in the government and

bureaucracy is still a big problem in doing business in the Philippines. The Financial

Markets noticed that the country is underperforming other regional markets for the

last two years.

Table 15. Rank of Incompetent Countries

Country Ranking
Philippines 56
South Korea 26
China 27
India 40
Malaysia 23
Thailand 32
Indonesia 36

Corruption and bureaucracy have made the Philippines grossly incompetent in the

world market according to the 2018 World Economic Forum (WEF) ranking which

ranks the Philippines 56th out of 137 listed countries. 2 The Philippine market has

underperformed emerging markets. According to Forbes which sited corruption,

President Rodrigo Duterte is leading a wrong revolution which causes to divide the

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why

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country into the weak and powerful in his policies. Usually, revolutions have noble

causes, to help the people and to separate them from the wrongs. Duterte said in

July that corruption is embedded deeply in our government. The president also said

he is having a hard time removing it.

Relevance: (Threat)

Corruption and failed government bureaucracy in the country is also bad for

business, and it is not good for the development of law rule, which is a vital part of

attracting good foreign investment. It is also relevant to the paper in a way that

misuse of an office for personal gain leads to operational inefficiency. This factors

will create a less favorable business climate inside and outside the country which is

a severe drag on the nation’s wealth.

Implementing the New Agricultural Program

The department of tourism recently launched the “It’s More Fun in The

Philippine Farms” last October 23, 2017, in line to attract not only local tourist but

also foreign ones. This program aims to put a spotlight on the farm life of the country

which also includes the best crops of the country and the rejuvenating experience in

the farm. The Department of Tourism believes that this program is a route to

promote the rich Agricultural beauty of the Philippines.

Relevance: (Opportunity)

The agritourism and “Bring A Friend Home” program will help to attract visitors

and tourist to farm areas for production, educational and recreational purposes that

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can help showcase the beauty of the country’s agricultural lands as well as the life in

a farm. The “Bring A Friend Home3 “can also help to enhance the number of tourist

in the country not just for a short span of time, but also for a long time.

The implementation of "Bring Home A Friend (BHAF)" Program

The Department of Tourism also launched a program that calls explicitly on

Filipinos to encourage their foreign friends to visit the country. The program was

created to fully support the continuous rise in visitor arrivals of the country, and also

to inform them that the Philippines is different now.

Relevance: (Opportunity)

The Agri-tourism and “Bring A Friend Home” program will help to attract

visitors and tourist to farm areas for production, educational and recreational

purposes that can help showcase the beauty of the country’s agricultural lands as

well as the life in a farm. The “Bring A Friend Home” can also help to enhance the

number of tourist in the country not just for a short span of time, but also for a long

time.

Economic Forces

The direction and nature of the economy in which the business operates are

called the Economic Forces. This environment consists of economic growth levels,

unemployment trend, price fluctuation/inflation and changes in the rates that affect

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https://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/travel/ph-travel/186153-dot-more-fun-philippine-farms-program

http://cnnphilippines.com/lifestyle/2017/12/28/exploring-the-Philippines-tourism-industry-booming.html

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the functionality of the industry. These include factors that determine the

competitiveness of the environment in which the firm or the industry operates. Thus,

this might contribute to the success or failure of the company, distinguishing the

different economic forces that have a tremendous impact on the firm or industry.

The increase in Economic Growth

In the year 2017, the gross domestic product (GDP) of the country grew by

6.7%, somewhat below 2016 which was 6.9% regarding growth. 4 With this kind of

result, Philippine still placed among the fastest-growing economies in Asia, followed

after China’s 6.9% and Vietnam's 6.8%. The Philippine economy grew by 6.6% in

the last quarter of 2017, somewhat below the 6.7% median forecast in Bloomberg's

poll.

Relevance: (Opportunity)

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) needs to be taken into account in

identifying the value of the business investment and portfolio in the current and

expected future. This is also relevant in determining the shift of production possibility

curve of the country to be able to cater the needs and demand of the public. As a

result of the fast growth of our country’s Gross Domestic Product, all local business

can now use the opportunity to grow. Companies are expected to expand and take

more risk when the economic climate and conditions are right.

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Meanwhile, the agricultural industry grew the fastest in the 4th quarter at

7.3%, followed by services at 6.8% surrounded by the dominant sector. However,

the figures were down from 7.9% and 7.2% in the year 2016. 2.4% growth in

agriculture rebounded by the 4th quarter, from -1.3% in the same period in 2016. 5

Relevance: (Threat)

As a result of the annual increase in the prices of commodities, energy, food

and other goods and services in the market, it can be concluded that the whole

economy is affected. It can significantly affect the cost of living, doing business.

Borrowing money, mortgages and other corporate bonds. Inflation is usually caused

either by supply and demand; it can affect the consumer in a way that they pay more

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for the same goods and services. The inflation hit 6 hardest those consumers with low

salary and have not received any increase in wage over time which results to people

have to continually get a raise to keep up with the increasing prices of goods.

Unemployment Rate Rises

The September quarter of 2018, the Philippines’ unemployment rate 7 went

down by 5.4 percent from 5.6 percent about a year ago. The number of unemployed

dropped by 50 thousand to 2.32 million, and the number of employed increased by

488 thousand to 40.66 million. The rate of labor force declined to 60.1 pent from

60.6 percent. The workers in the service sector made up 57.5 percent of the total, to

be followed by those in the industry of agriculture with 23.1 percent and 19.4 for the

industry. The unemployment rate in the Philippines averaged approximately 8.41

percent from 1994 to 2018, being the highest of all time, with the percentage of

13.90 in the first quarter of 2000 and a record low of 4.70 percent in the last quarter

of 2016.

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https://www.rappler.com/business/211176-inflation-rate-philippines-august-2018
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https://tradingeconomics.com/philippines/unemployment-rate

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Fig 4. Philippine Unemployment Rate

Relevance: (Threat)

The unemployment rate is a key to measure the current state of the economy.

If the unemployment rate in the country continues to increase, it may result in a loss

of production and consumer spending and also affect the state gravely. This also

indicates a shortage in the workforce

Rapid Price Fluctuation

The prices of goods soared to another 9-year high, resulting in 6.4 % increase

last August. According to Rappler, the latest figure from the Philippine Statistics

Authority (PSA) last September 5, 2018, was higher than July’s 5.7%. This inflation

is also the fastest since March 2009’s 6.6% hit during the Arroyo administration.

An increase annually were observed in the section of food and non-alcoholic

beverages with a percentage of 8.5%, tobacco and alcoholic with a rate of 21.6%,

furnishing and household equipment with a percentage of 3.5%, restaurants and

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miscellaneous goods and services with a percentage of 4% and lastly, recreation

and culture with a percentage of 2.4%.

Fig 5. Philippine Inflation Rate

Relevance: (Threat)

It can significantly affect the cost of living, doing business. Borrowing money,

mortgages and another corporate bond. Inflation is usually caused either by supply

and demand; it can affect the consumer in a way that they pay more for the same

goods and services

Social Forces

The product or service of a company must be wanted for an organization to

survive; thus consumer behavior is a separate environment that needs to be

analyzed carefully. Social forces include traditions, society’s expectations of

business, social trends and consumer psychology. Social factors can affect a
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person’s attitudes, opinions and interests, therefore, it can impact the sales of

product and revenues earned by an organization.

Competition from Hotel Industry alternatives such as Airbnb

The biggest threats to hotels in 2017 are from Airbnb according to a Report

from Hospitalitynet. The valuation of Airbnb is well over $10B which is higher than

majority of the dominant hotel in the world like hyatt. The app has impacted the hotel

industry hugely and competitively as it provides customers with cheaper alternatives

than hotels.

Continues Change in the Growth of Filipino Middle Class

Roughly around 25% or 4.66 million of Filipinos 8 with gross income in a range

of Php 64,317.00 to Php 787,572.00 took up the Total Philippine population in 2013.

The Filipino middle class is expected to grow in the coming years due to high GDP

growth rate of the country, remittance from the OFW’s and strong BPO growth

forecast, this also includes the increase in net disposable of the said group. The net

disposable income of the year 2017 amounted to Php 17.6 trillion at current prices,

and an increase of 9. 2% from 2016. Government Final Consumption Expenditure

resulted to amount Php 11.6 trillion and 1.8 trillion.

Relevance: (Opportunity)

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The growth of the middle-class population and its disposable income will result

in a decrease in the country’s poverty which will further increase the workforce and

the purchasing power of the current community.

Staycations entice the majority of Filipino people

A recent study by online travel agency Expedia revealed that 64 percent of

Filipino residents went on staycations during the past year, averaging 2.4 “trips.”

annually. And seven in 10 are already itching to go on one within the next 12

months. The 2018 Filipino Staycation Study, which was conducted through online

interviews by Nielsen, was held in February. Some 516 Filipinos and permanent

residents aged 21 and above were asked about their staycation habits. “Not only

does this underscore the growing appeal of Filipinos being tourists in their backyard,

staycations have also become quick and easy alternatives for Filipinos to take a

short break without the need for detailed planning or extensive traveling,” said Simon

Fiquet, Managing Director, Global Series Markets, Brand Expedia, during a

conference.9

Relevance: (Opportunity)

This is an opportunity for the industry to enhance their service and

infrastructure to entice a greater number of customers to cater to their demands.

This is also a great idea for customers to have a change of environment from time to

time in their backyard.

The Philippines Being the Top Users of Social Media


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Filipinos lead the world in 2014 in the amount of time spent using social media

and the internet. Social Media is widely used in the Philippines, one of the main

reason for this is that around 12 million Filipinos are working overseas, and the only

thing that primarily connects them to their friends and families is the use of social

media. In the year 2017, Facebook.com became the most visited and used social

media in the Philippines, making the country the social capital of the world. The

reasons why Filipinos use social media is to connect with friends and families, to

meet new people, to share their unique life experiences and for company purposes.

Relevance: (Opportunity)

The usage of social media in the country will significantly benefit businesses

since many of the country’s population is now using social media as their platform or

venue for marketing campaigns.

The implementation of toll and oil Hike Burdens Commuters.

An increase in oil and tollways nationwide was approved by the Land

Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board. The commuters have the burden

of paying overpriced and overtaxed oil and tollways, which is not intended for them,

this is brought by the administration of President Duterte on itself through anti-

people measures such as TRAIN and Oil Deregulation Law.

Relevance: (Threat and Opportunity)

The transportation hike can significantly affect the families with low income to

transfer to one place to another which are the primary mode of transportation in the

country. It could also be an opportunity for Camp Benjamin to provide optional

shuttle services for their clients, this can be included in the service package.

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Technological Forces

Technological factors are one of many external factors that can affect

businesses and are an integral part of the PESTE Analysis. It can be defined as

factors which relate to the presence and development of technology, on either a

local or global scale. Technological advances can provide numerous advantage. The

development of technologies can positively improve and help the productivity of an

organization, whether regarding labor force, strategy, and costs.

Most Travelers Consider Free Wi-Fi as one of the Most Important Factors in

Hotel and Resort Facilities.

These days, people who travel with gadgets, for example, telephones, tablets,

and PCs never again observe Wi-Fi as a perk 10, yet as a must-have requirement

have when they check in at a hotel. Hotel guests hope to have the capacity to use

the internet flawlessly and without an excessive number of struggles. Hotels have

now invested to Wi-Fi technology to attract and ease clients that usually travel.

According to a study, most of the travelers want WiFi access in their rooms with a

percentage of 90% and while it was also mentioned that they would not return if WiFi

is not provided inside the hotel. Poor quality of internet service could damage and

result in a loss of business.

Relevance: (Opportunity)

Most of the tourist and travelers today want WiFi access in their rooms. The

availability of complimentary internet speed internet can cause either damage or

strengthen the customer relationship. The customer will stay loyal to a hotel if their
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expectations are met, since this is a proven case already. WiFi is full of benefits both

for customers and businesses, for instances like housekeeping can be notified

where and when to clean rooms using WiFi the minute they become available, in

return, housekeeping staff can inform the front desk if the rooms are clean and neat

for new guest to check in. The guest can also contact the concierge directly using

WiFi to address their needs; this can create a good and stronger relationship with

the customer.

Implementation of New Tracking Device: GeoTrek

GeoTrek is a GPS locator gadget that is currently being enforced by

Adventure Associates in their recreational activity sport. It is a geocaching device to

locate the client. The organizer or facilitator can coordinate with the client from a

distance after sending them off to reach each target. They will identify the clients

based on the point values and range. The GPS is primarily made for team building

activity. Each team will encounter hurdles as a team and overcoming this together

can help boost morale and camaraderie of the participants.

Relevance: (Opportunity)

New technologies, come new possibilities. Tech-based activities are usually

flexible for team interaction, since the point of teambuilding is for them to improve

cohesion with one another, using technology really adds more challenges that can

really break the ice between employees that don’t usually interact with one another

that might lead into a memorable event and form new bridges between the

employees to enhance productivity in the workplace.

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Associating The Use of Supersonic LED Strobe Bracelets in Teambuilding

Activities

Supersonic LED Strobe Bracelets in teambuilding activities are used to activate

the challenges for their clients. The bracelets emit a bright colored flash to determine

the cue for their clients, and this can be controlled by the organizer of the company.

The company can coordinate with the host of the event and teambuilding activity to

create a set of challenges in which the bracelet will be activated. 11

LED Strobe Bracelet

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gps/gallery/168959

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Relevance: (Opportunity)

New technologies, come new possibilities. Tech-based activities are usually

flexible for team interaction, since the point of teambuilding is for them to improve

cohesion with one another, using technology really adds more challenges that can

really break the ice between employees that don’t usually interact with one another

that might lead into a memorable event and form new bridges between the

employees to enhance productivity in the workplace.

Crop Monitoring Drone helps farmers to be efficient.

High-resolution drones are being used to monitor the crops. Instead of

manually analyzing the soil and field, drones can be used to start the crop cycle by

providing information and useful data for planting patterns. 12

Relevance: (Opportunity)

With the use of technology, farmers and investors in the agricultural sector

can now yield crops faster than the usual. Drones are revolutionizing the agriculture

game, and it can quickly boost the productivity of the farmers with accurate results

and reduce or cut the cost of production and increase overall efficiency. More

businessman will invest in the agricultural sector because of this progress, hence

increasing the production volumes coming from this sector.

Environmental Forces
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These factors refer to the natural scenarios or events that occur within the

scope of the environment of the industry and how to affect it directly affects the

production and distribution of the companies.

Climate Change can affect the appeal of various resorts.

The extent to which the setting will be affected by climate change. Thus, it is

expected to impact the whole industry in the future negatively. Climatic events such

as rising temperatures and atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations will lessen

the efficiency of the clients or customers.13

Relevance: (Opportunity and Threat)

The company can go green, to battle climate change. The current hotel

industry is starting to go green by sustaining green usage of water and energy,

managing food waste and garbage. People are demanding the green movement,

which encourages hotel and resorts to minimize their negative impact on climate.

With the intense demand by the people, this can be an opportunity for the company

to go green and add another target in their market.

Deforestation leads to the high demand for the environmental haven

The reckless behaviors of human beings resulted in gradual loss of

biodiversity on the planet. The country also suffers significant human-caused

environmental degradation aggravated by a high annual population growth rate, and

even the loss of agricultural lands, deforestation, soil erosion, air and water pollution,
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improper disposal of solid and toxic wastes, which leads to a demand of

environmental haven.

Relevance: (Opportunity)

Camp Benjamin has the opportunity to provide proper environmental features

to its customer, with the loss of biodiversity and a change in climate, Camp Benjamin

is the perfect location for tourist. The camp is just 90-minutes away from Metro

Manila, making Tagaytay the favorite getaway spot for both local and foreign tourist,

as well as a retirement haven.

The Effect of Hazardous Materials to the Environment

The use of hazardous materials is strongly present in the hotel and resort

industry. These materials can have a negative impact on the environment if not used

properly. Hazardous waste comes in many shapes and forms as possible. It is often

dangerous to the climate, land, water and most importantly, animals and humans.

The effect of hazardous materials are usually long-term, this includes the animal

mutations, cancer and other deadly diseases that can easily infect humans,

waterways pollution, and destruction of many natural lands and sea resources. 14

Relevance: (Threat)

Hotels and resorts are tasked to be responsible at all times regarding correct

disposal of hazardous waste, not following the right process and procedures can

result not only damages to the perception of the consumers towards the company

but also the environment.

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Industry Analysis

Fig 6.

Competitive Rivalry (MODERATE TO HIGH)

Numerous independent players in the industry are present; this means that a

more significant number of players means excellent competition. Nowadays, most of

the hotels and resorts have greatly diversified to some extent such us shops,

casinos and other complex packages. The threat for new entrants in the Resort

industry is moderate to high, given that there are mild restrictions and level of

entering this industry. Customers usually seek and look for the affordable and best

prices to a competitive market. Resorts and hotels are also resorting to catering to

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the client’s mental being and physical being such as team building and recreational

activities that are eco-friendly and with social responsibility.

Bargaining Power of Suppliers (MODERATE)

The suppliers of this industry consist of property owners, developers, real

estate companies, training services providers, marketing companies, and industry

consultants. The Bargaining Power of Supplier is the ability of the suppliers to have

control to the prices, services, and other costs that concerns the transaction

between the businesses and the suppliers. The supplier power is assessed as

moderate overall. Since supplier services and equipment are essential to the hotel

and resort industry, it is all about the quality and availability a supplier can provide to

be able to negotiate a favorable contract.

Bargaining Power of Customers (HIGH)

The Bargaining power of buyers is the ability of the buyer to demand better

service and quality, as well as lowering the price. Price is a significant factor in the

customer’s bargaining power. Clients can shift from one brand to another especially

when their purchasing capacity is limited, the smaller and more powerful the

customer base a company has, the higher the bargaining power of the customers

and higher their ability to seek increasing discounts and offers.

The threat of New Entrants (MODERATE)

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The threat for new entrants in the Resort industry is moderate given that there

are mild restrictions and level of entering into this industry. The hotels and resorts

industry is full of travel and tourism trends, and it is almost possible to enter the

industry from a small start-up business. However, the sector is expensive regarding

the upfront investments in building, staff, and furnishing. Hence it is capital intensive.

The financial and legal complexities of purchasing, leasing, and management of a

specific property also need to be taken into consideration which varies depending on

the location.

The threat of Substitute Products or Services (LOW)

There are no major substitute products for the hotels and resort’s product and

service. If the marketing strategy is focusing on attracting tour group, then the

company will subject to influential buyers provided that no oversupply for the

company’s target market. The industry is not vulnerable to any intense rivalry due to

the fragmented nature of the competition. Clients may switch only due to the

following factors: Beneficial alternatives, low-cost switching, and cheap alternatives.

Substitute refers to a product or service offered by other industry that has similar

benefits to the consumers as the product or service produced by the firms within the

industry. The availability of substitute products can make the sector more aggressive

and might affect the profit potential of the firms to decrease.

Markets

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The total revenue of the hotel and resort industry is growing annually by

millions. In the fiscal year 2015, the total revenue garnered in Php 82B, to be

followed by Php 85B for 2016 which is Php 3B higher than the previous year. The

latest total revenue for the industry increased by Php 5B which is Php 20B according

to the computation of statista 15. The primary market is mostly tourist, travelers,

corporate teams such as problem-solving team, quality team, virtual team and

workgroup which are essential in every organization. The secondary target market is

those people who want to transform into their better self and seek a change in

lifestyle.

Customers

Hotel and Resorts consumer or as what they call clients usually look for excellent

quality rather than the price. It was proven by Zeithamal et al. (2003) that satisfaction

could increase the loyalty of a customer. However, it was stated that the behavior of

the customer is particularly complicated in the hotel and resort industry.

Table 16. Competitive Profile Matrix


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Camp CO1 The Farm CO2 Anya CO3 Acuaverde
Benjamin at San
Benito

CRITICAL

SUCCESS WEIGHT RATING SCORE SCORE RATING SCORE RATING SCORE


RATING
FACTORS /5
Service 0.15 4 0.6 4 0.6 4 0.6 4 0.6

Rendered
Price 0.15 2 0.3 4 0.6 4 0.6 4 0.6
Place / 0.15 4 0.6 4 0.6 4 0.6 4 0.6

Location
Advertising 0.15 1 0.1 4 0.6 4 0.2 3 0.3
Hospitality 0.15 4 0.6 3 0.45 4 0.6 3 0.45

Quality
Service 0.10 3 0.3 4 0.4 3 0.3 3 0.3

Competitiven

ess
Promotion 0.15 2 0.3 3 0.45 2 0.3 2 0.3

and

Marketing
TOTAL 1 2.8 3.7 3.2 3.15

Legend:

4 – Major Strength

3 – Minor Strength

2 – Major Weakness

1 – Minor Weakness

Analysis of Competitive Profile Mix

The company with the highest competitive profile Acuaverde with the

numerical data of 3.15 in critical success factors as seen on the table above. The

strategist used four as the primary strength to weight the average score to identify

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the difference of Camp Benjamin from its competitors. The areas where we have to

improve our competitive profile is specifically in market share, promotion, and

marketing of the company. Though the company, Camp Benjamin excels in

hospitality and quality of the service. The strategist believes that the service and

quality provided by the company will help the company to stay in the market while

focusing on improving the categories where competitors are the strongest.

Table 16. Competitor Background

The farm at San Anya Acuaverde


Benito
Background The farm at San The Anya Hotel Acuaverde is a facility
Benito is a and Resort is a that provides outdoor
facility where facility where experience such as team
they provide they provide building, rock climbing,
health and lifestyle assistant and trekking.
wellness and spiritual
program as well program as well.
as sustaining a
person’s
physical and
mental being.
Geographical location Located at Lipa Located at Located at Nasugbu,
City, Batangas Tagaytay City Batangas
Markets served Professionals, Professionals, Professionals, travelers,
travelers, and travelers, and and tourists who want to
tourists who tourists who change.
want to change. want to change

Distributors and Dealers

The use of different distributors helps the company to achieve its goals and

target sales. Using different channels enables the company to reach numerous

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segment in the competitive market. Below is a list of service distributor for Camp

Benjamin that makes the service available to the potential clients of the company.

Facilitators and Marketing Firms

Organizations usually outsource to maximize the external resources available

as well as to provide better which is traditionally handled by internal resources such

as staff and management. Outsourcing is also considered as a partnership with

other companies that excel in a particular task which can increase the value of the

company.

GoalKeepers Philippines

The company outsources some of its facilitators to maximize the use of

external resources and have access to world-class or better capabilities.

GoalKeeper Philippines is a professional team building facilitator based in Luzon.

Their services include Character Based Sports and Development Programs,

Parenting Seminars, Talks, Leadership Training, and Awareness programs such as

HIV, Drug Substance Abuse, Sexual Purity Seminar.

Agoda Philippines

Agoda.com, is an online travel company specializing in discounted hotel

bookings in Asia, is in partnership with Camp Benjamin, the local hotel and Resort

strategically located in Tagaytay City. The partnership allows distribution of Camp

Benjamin via Agoda's websites. In the Asian marketplace, Agoda.com is considered

a specialist who also focuses initially on the Asia Pacific region, in popular

destinations specifically like Bangkok, Hong Kong, and Singapore. Agoda will

provide Camp Benjamin with access to their Yield Control System (YCS) allowing

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them to manage yield rather than focusing on negotiating long-term pricing

dynamically. Agoda’s local market expertise will enable it to provide Camp Benjamin

with advice on frequently changing market situations and trends which can translate

into opportunities to increase revenue and growth.

Public

Table 17. Public

Which public represent Those who are in the corporate


particular opportunities setting, schools, and teams of
any kind.
Which public represent Not applicable
particular problems and threats
Effective steps are taken to Not applicable
deal with each public

The public that represents particular opportunities is those who are in the

corporate setting, schools, and teams of any kind. It is also an opportunity for the

company because they can inform the clients that the company can be trusted and

have full confidence. However, there are no particular problems or threats from the

public since Camp Benjamin excels in transforming the battle-weary person which is

a positive thing for a person.

Issues Priority Matrix

Table 18. Issues Priority Mix

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Probable Impact on Corporation

High Medium Low

 Most travelers consider WiFi as  The effect of corruption  Unemployment rate


one of the essential factors in and bureaucracy rises. (THREAT)
hotel and resort facilities. (THREAT)
High

(OPPORTUNITY)
 The Philippines is the top
 The Effect of Hazardous users of social media.
Material. (THREAT) (OPPORTUNITY)
The Probability of Occurrence

 The implementation of “Bring  Crop monitoring drone


Home A Friend" by Department helps farmers to be
of Tourism. (OPPORTUNITY) efficient. (OPPORTUNITY)
Medium

 The implementation of oil price  The Rapid increase of


and tollways hikes burdens the population. (THREAT)
commuters. (THREAT)
 Associating the Use of
 Climate Change can affect  Rapid Price
the appeal of various Fluctuation.
resorts (THREAT)
(OPPORTUNITY AND
THREAT)
Low

External Factors Analysis Summary

Table 19. External Factors Analysis Summary

External Strategic Factors Weight Rating Weighte Comments

d Score
Opportunities

 O1: Staycations the entice majority of .11 3 0.33 Filipinos being tourists in their backyard.

Filipino people.

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.10 1 0.1 Social media can be used as a Promotional

 O2: The Philippines is the top users of Tool.

social media.

 O3: Deforestation leads to the high demand .05 3 0.15 The ecological setting of Camp Benjamin is

for the environmental haven. perfect to fill in the loss of ecological haven.
 O4: The implementation of Bring Home A .11 3 0.33 Increase in sales.

Friend by Department of Tourism.


 O5: Implementation of New Tracking .15 3 0.45 Tech-based activities are flexible for team
Device: GeoTrek.
interaction,
 O6: Associating the Use of Supersonic LED .12 3 0.36 Tech-based activities are flexible for team
Strobe Bracelets in Teambuilding Activities.
interaction,
Threats

 T1: The Effect of Hazardous Material. .05 3 0.15 Can affect the environmental setting of Camp

Benjamin.
 T2: The effect of corruption and .09 3 0.27 Decrease in investors.

bureaucracy.
 T3: The implementation of toll and oil hikes .06 3 0.18 Hinders the power of clients to transfer from one

burdens the commuters. place to another.

 T4: Competition from Hotel Industry


.11 3 0.33 Increase in competition

alternatives such as Airbnb


 T5: Unemployment rate rises. .10 3 0.3 Shortage in the workforce.

Total Scores 1.00 2.95

Legend: 5 – Major Strength 4 – Minor Strength 3 – Major Weakness 2 – Minor

Weakness 1 – Poor

External Factor Analysis Summary

As shown above, the external factors are presented and categorized

accordingly by Opportunities and Threats. The following are the indicators whether

the company is responding well or positioned poorly:

a. 3.00 indicate neither well or poorly placed, just average

b. <3.00 mean poorly positioned company

c. >3.00 mean the that the business is doing well

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d. 5.00 company is outstandingly responding to the respective

environment.

The total average of the analysis garnered a total of 2.95 from the weighted

score of the Opportunities and Threats. This indicates that the company is poorly

positioned and not doing well in the present external opportunities and threats. The

company should take the opportunity using their strengths to enhance their value as

well as to increase their profitability. The threats can be eliminated using the

strengths of the company which will be discussed in chapter 4.

Chapter 4

A. Marketing Strategy Audit

In this chapter, the internal business marketing environment of the company is

discussed. It is an overview of the company’s goals, objectives, strategies, and

principles. This chapter ascertains the areas of opportunities and threat in the

company. Also discussed in this chapter is the internal audit which serves as the tool

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in understanding the business or company itself based on their resources and even

their capabilities. This analyzation will enable the company to identify its internal

strength and also its weaknesses. It would significantly contribute to the company’s

planning and decision making, and even improvements needed to be done internally

for better and fast growth of the company.

A.1 Business Mission

“We strive to deepen Christian Commitment, celebrate the presence of God

within us and around us, and through awareness of nature awaken, an

understanding attitude of respect and reverence for all life. This is accomplished

through the exploration of our natural environment, daily reflections, adventure.”

The mission statement of Camp Benjamin focuses on the commitment of the

clients through exploration of their natural environment facility, adventures, and

spiritually dynamic programs. The mission statement is feasible since it is achievable

and realistic, Camp Benjamin also has their facilitators to execute the mission

through adventurous and spiritually energetic programs.

A.2 Marketing Objectives and Goals

Marketing Objectives of Camp Benjamin

1. To effectively maintain our excellent service to our target markets

2. To provide a great hotel experience to all our guests and clients.

3. Expand our markets and identify new potential markets for our services.

4. Continue to differentiate from our competition by offering added value to our

guests

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5. To retain our current levels of repeat business and developing further customer

loyalty in a competitive market.

The marketing objectives and goals of the company are specific, actionable,

time-bound and relevant. The strategist used the SMART mnemonic to analyze the

immediate marketing objectives of the company; SMART mnemonic is widely used

in the marketing world in identifying and creating long-term goals to improve the

business. The following objectives are appropriate to guide the direction of the

company given the company’s current position in the competitive market which was

discussed in chapter 3’s competitive profile matrix.

A.3 Strategy

1. Market Penetration – Market penetration occurs when the company wants to

increase the market share for their products or services in present markets through

marketing effort. The company created a website where potential customers can

access the information of the company. However, it is not updated from time to time.

The company is also submitted its name to travel directories to increase the

awareness of travelers and tourists.

2. Related diversification – The diversification occurs when the company decided

to add a new product but related to their current products or services. Camp

Benjamin diversified by expanding by putting a restaurant, hotel, and farm inside the

camp.

3. Unrelated Diversification – The unrelated diversification occurs when the company

decides to create another product and services not related to what they currently

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offer. Camp Benjamin is now venturing to create a fruit stand that sells organic food,

shakes, and another consumable product since the camp has its farm.

B. Marketing Organization Audit

The marketing Organization Audit consists of the formal structure of the

marketing department, functional efficiency, and interface efficiency. The legal

structure discusses the marketing activities of the company whether it affect

customer’s satisfaction. Functional ability determines the relations between

marketing and sales and its systems, while the interface efficiency discusses the

problems that need to be addressed.

B.1 Formal Structure

The marketing department of Camp Benjamin is spearheaded by Mr.

Theodoric Mortel. It can be seen in chapter 2 that he is also part of the top

management of the company. The authority in this department is controlled by Mr.

Theodoric Mortel himself. He has sufficient authority over the marketing support and

operations of the company. However, the marketing activities of the company are

limited:

1. Online promotions are not present

2. An advertisement is not present

3. The use of influencers are not present

4. The website is not updated.

B.2 Functional Efficiency

The marketing and sales department are handled by Mr. Teodoric Mortel.

There is a good relationship between sales and marketing as it is dealt with by a

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single person. The service management is working effectively since the other staff

has a degree in service management which vital skills and competencies are

required for a successful hospitality-based organization. The employees of the

company know how to address client concerns and grievances immediately Camp

Benjamin motivates their employees by conducting the 1-on-1 session that is usually

done in the midyear. They assess their employees if they are on the right track and

what are the areas that need to improve on, and they also organize an Employee

Recognition Program every end of the year wherein they recognize and reward work

and behaviors of their employees. Employee appreciation is essential because it

means that their work is valued and appreciated. Conducting the said program will

help the company build loyalty, supportive work environment and increase its

employee motivation and retention as well.

B.3 Interface Efficiency

Functional Organization Structure. The organization structure of Camp

Benjamin is functional wherein people are grouped in their area of specialization.

People are divided according to the function they perform in the organization. Each

department has its department head that is responsible for the performance of

his/her division. This helps in controlling the uniformity and quality of an

organization. The departments present in Camp Benjamin do not need any direct

attention since each department is managed by their respective head. However,

each employee is expected to give their hundred percent in their department to

execute their task/s.

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C. Marketing System Audit

Marketing System Audit consists of marketing information systems, marketing

planning systems and marketing control systems. The marketing information system

discusses and gathers the current situation of the marketplace related to customers,

prospects, distributors, and dealers. The sales targets and quotas are also included

in the marketing system audit. Annual objectives are also analyzed to measure the

control procedures while analyzing the profitability of each product and services.

Marketing system audit also discusses the possibility of screening a new product

into the market.

C.1 Marketing Information System

The marketing intelligence of the company is prioritized, even though Camp

Benjamin has already a numerous partnership with huge companies, and the

information regarding the marketplace developments, prospects and competitors are

still being prioritized and monitored. They are also assessing how their competitors

are doing if they did anything different from their usual strategies to the launching of

new services.

C.2 Marketing Planning System

In the current situation of the company, the marketing planning system is not

active and efficient. The use of other promotional tools is not being exercised by the

marketing department. The result is not acceptable for the sales targets and quotas.

C.3 Marketing Control System

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The marketing control system of the company is not being done efficiently to

achieve its long-term objectives since as seen on the financial statement of the

company, there is a massive loss of investment. The company must enhance their

marketing activity according to Ms. Kristina “Bani” San Mateo.

C.4 New Product Development

Camp Benjamin is not open to integrate technology in their service in team

building venue, however, if possible and attainable, they might, but with extensive

research and business analysis before investing on the idea.

D. Marketing Productivity Audit

Marketing Productivity Audit discusses the profitability of each product or

service of a particular company. It analyzes whether the company should enter,

expand, contract or withdraw from any business segments available. It also consists

of cost-effectiveness analysis which discusses the cost of each marketing activities

whether if it’s costly and need to be reduced.

D.1 Profitability Analysis

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Fig 6. BCG Matrix

The company consume a lot of cash but bring little in return. The company holds low

market share in the fast-growing industry, which indicates that the company should

pay much closer consideration in the situation.

D.2 Cost-Effectiveness Analysis

Since the marketing activities of Camp Benjamin are limited, there are no

excessive costs that hinder the profitability of the company. Therefore, cost-reducing

steps are not necessary to take.

E. Marketing Function Audit

Marketing function audit discusses the primary information about the product

or service provided by the company. This audit tackles the objective, price, sales

force, and distribution of the product or service. The integrated marketing

communication of the product and service is also incorporated in this audit.

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E.1 Service

Camp Benjamin’s high-quality facilities accompanied by exemplary personal

service, and very differentiated from the competition. The objective of Camp

Benjamin for its service is to maximize and enhance their current performance in the

field of the workforce, security services, and hospitality management. The company

segment its service specifically to corporate teams, travelers, and tourists. Camp

Benjamin focuses on the commitment of the clients through exploration of their

natural environment facility, adventures, and spiritually dynamic programs

E.2 Prices

The service price of Camp Benjamin set their price that surrounds the middle

market, close to their competitors’ basic service prices. Essentially, this allows them

to capture the middle market, including the lower and higher markets all in one go.

The clients of Camp Benjamin see the prices of their service in line with the value

they offer and deliver. The objectives of the company as whole stated that they aim

to enhance their performance in workforce, service and hospitality management.

Camp Benjamin provide compatible service to their clients who want to change

lifestyle, physically and spiritually, and further enhance their relationship with other

people.

Table 20. Price and Accommodation Package

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PARTICULARS RATE PER HEAD NO. OF PAX TOTAL

Accommodation Package:

Room accommodation stated above


Bathroom Amenities
Air-conditioned
Complimentary use of the pool with whirlpool
and jet water massage
FREE Entrance to WIN Farm
Special Rate for Meals and Snacks:

3 Meals 2 Snacks

Day 1: AM Snack, Lunch, PM Snack,


Dinner
Day 2: Breakfast

*Meals are inclusive of soup, viand,


vegetable, rice, dessert and juice
*Snacks are inclusive of pasta/noodles, bread ____ pax PHP TOTAL
and drinks PHP 3, 800 for
overnight and
Special Rate for Function Area:
PHP 2075 for a
16-hr Use of Function Area day tour
Air-conditioned
With Welcome Banner
LCD Projector
Microphone and Sound System
Tables and Chairs Set-up
Buffet Table Set-up
Water dispenser with hot and cold water
Team Building Package:

Facilitator and Customized Program


Assorted Bandana
Team Building Materials and other
paraphernalia Team Building Facilities such
as zip line, bubble slide, wall climbing,
obstacle course and tunnel
Green Areas
Marshals and Emergency Response Team
Photographer and a soft copy of event
photos and videos

TOTAL ENGAGEMENT FEE PHP TOTAL

Table 21. Usage of other facilities and amenities

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Zip line 300 Covered court (day/hour) 1000
Rappelling 300 Covered court (night/hour) 1500
Wall climbing 300 Open court (day/hour) 500
Swimming pool 400 Open court (night/hour) 1000
Bike facilities 300 Volleyball (per hour) 150
Bonfire (with wood) 1500 Basketball (per hour) 150

E.3 Place (Distribution)

Service information is provided to the guest via direct marketing and the

Internet. Delivery channels include sales agents and international reservations

system which is Agoda. Camp Benjamin is strategically located in Tagaytay. The

camp is just 90-minutes away from Metro Manila, making Tagaytay the favorite

getaway spot for both local and foreign tourist, as well as a retirement haven.

E.4 Sales Force

The objective of the sales force is to bring enough profit to the company by

utilizing each asset they have, however, the financial standing of the company

shows that there is a huge loss in investment and assets are not being utilized. The

sales force of the company is not large enough to accomplish the company’s

objectives, below is a list of the company’s sales force. The sales agent of the

company is rewarded by commission from the deal they close. Each sales agent has

its technique in winning their clients. Some use word of mouth, and others go out to

meet different people in the corporate world, this indicates that the sales force of the

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company does their jobs with ability and effort. The company does not compare their

sales force with their competitors.

Direct Sales

The company interacts with its customer during proposals and meeting, which

they automatically adjust with the needs and wants of the client to win the deal.

Agent

The company make us of the sales agent to market their service, each sales

agent has its technique in acquiring clients for the company. They provide potential

clients for the company with a commission. This may vary according to the

agreement with the agents.

Partner

Camp Benjamin offers its services to companies with team problems that

need to be addressed to enhance the trust, communication further and the climate in

the workplace, companies such as Ayala Foundation, DSWD, Sunpower, Bank of

the Philippine Islands, Makati Medical Center and Jollibee et cetera.

E. Internal Factor Analysis Summary

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Table 22. Internal Factors Analysis Summary

Internal Factors Weight Ratin Weighted Comments


g Score

Strengths
 S1: Professional Facilitators .05 4 0.2  Knows how to take care of the
and strong Customer clients
Service Support
 S2: Price surrounds middle .10 4 0.4  Can capture the lower and
market higher markets all in one go.
 S3: Huge strategic Alliance .10 3 0.45  Partnership is huge than its
with Ayala, Jollibee and competitors.
Robinsons
 S4: Market Penetration: .10 5 0.5  Establish awareness
Company Website with
information
 S5: Related Diversification: .05 5 0.25  Expands their customer hold
Fruit stand and other
consumable fruit products
 S6: Proper Waste Disposal .10 3 0.3  Lessen the impact on climate

Weaknesses

 W1: Lack of Integrated .15 2 0.3  Promotional tools are not


Marketing Communication visible such as posters,
publication materials and
limited digital presence
 W2: Not ready to screen .14 2 0.3  Limited activities
new service in their
teambuilding venue
 W3: Research and .10 2 0.2  No timely information about
development is not present the possible opportunities in
the market
 W4: One strategic location .05 2 0.1  Limited profitability
only in the whole Philippines
 W5: Small sales force but .05 2 0.1  Limited profitability
doesn’t fit the capacity of the
company to accommodate
clients

Total Weighted Score 1.00 3.2

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The total of the Weighted Score column. This tells how well the company is

generally responding to the factors in its internal environment. The better positioned

your company resources are, the higher the rating will be:

a. 3.00: indicate neither well or poorly placed, just average.

b. <3.00 mean poorly placed company.

c. >3.00 imply that the business is doing well.

d. 5.00 company is outstandingly responding to the respective environment.

The total weight score column of Camp Benjamin’s internal factor garnered a

total score of 3.3 which indicates that the company is neither well nor poorly

positioned, just average. Given the strength, the company can eliminate its

weaknesses using the opportunities from the external factor analysis.

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Chapter 5

A. Situational Analysis

Situational analysis is also called the SWOT analysis. This analyzation

examines both the internal and external environment of the industry and company

chosen. The mnemonic SWOT stands for internal strengths, internal weaknesses,

external opportunities, and external threats. This is essential in research for the

marketers to understand the current and potential environment setting.

A.1 Strategic Factor Analysis Summary

Table 23. Strategic Factors Analysis Summary

Key Strategic Weigh Ratin Weighte Short Intermed Long Comments


Factors t g d Score Duration iate Durati
Duration on
S1: Experienced 0.066 3 0.19 ✔ One of the strong
Service Providers points of Camp
and strong Benjamin is its
Customer Service service
Support
S2: Price 0.066 3 0.19 ✔ The company could
surrounds middle serve both markets at
market once
S3: Strategic 0.066 3 0.19 ✔ The company allies
Alliance could help increase
their value
S4: Market 0.066 3 0.19 ✔ The company is trying
Penetration to penetrate the
market with a
minimum effort
O1: Staycations 0.066 3 0.19 ✔ This could be an
entice the majority opportunity for the
of Filipino people company to branch
out their service
O2: The 0.066 3 0.19 ✔ This is a call for the
Philippines is the company to maximize
top users of social the available online
media. resources to boost
their brand
awareness and sales.
Key Strategic Weigh Ratin Weighte Short Intermed Long Comments
Factors t g d Score Duration iate Durati
Duration on
O4: The 0.066 3 0.19 ✔ This could help the
implementation of company to increase
Bring Home A their brand

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Friend by awareness and sales.
Department of
Tourism
O5: 0.066 3 0.19 ✔ Integrating the use of
Implementation of advanced technology
New Tracking could create a service
Device: GeoTrek differentiation from its
competitors
O6: Associating 0.066 3 0.19 ✔ Integrating the use of
the Use of advanced technology
Supersonic LED could create a service
Strobe Bracelets differentiation from its
in Teambuilding competitors
Activities
T3 T4: The 0.066 2 0.13 ✔ With the oil and toll
implementation of hike, this could affect
toll and oil hikes the mode
burdens the transportation of the
commuters. customers
T5: 0.066 2 0.13 This could be a threat
Unemployment ✔ to the company since
rate rises the company only has
a small sales force.
W1: Lack of 0.067 1 0.067 ✔ Lack of integrated
Integrated marketing
Marketing communication could
Communications jeopardize the
company.
W2: Not ready to 0.066 1 0.066 ✔ The company should
integrate new be open into any
technology in their opportunity that may
service help enhance the
sales and profitability
of the company
W4: One strategic 0.066 2 0/13 ✔ With the intense
location only in demand of Filipinos
the whole for staycations, the
Philippines company could build
another branch to
cater the demands.
W5: Small sales 0.066 2 0.13 ✔ Small sales force lead
force to small profitability
TOTAL 1.00 2.36
WEIGHTED
SCORE

The total of the Weighted Score column. This tells how well the company is

responding generally to the factors in its internal environment. The better positioned

your company resources are, the higher the rating will be:

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a. 3.00: indicate neither well or poorly positioned, just average.

b. <3.00 mean poorly positioned company.

c. >3.00 mean that the business is doing well.

d. 5.00 company is responding to the respective environment in an

outstanding way.

The total weight score column of Camp Benjamin’s internal and external factor

garnered a total score of 2.36 which indicates that the company is poorly positioned.

B. Review of Vision and Mission

A Strategic posture is an approach to gradually apply the business’s strength

to the long-term needs and demands of the marketplace which is the first step in

creating a mission and vision statement, which displays the primary reason why the

company exists. The statement reflects the organization’s beliefs such as its image,

philosophy, character, and identity.

Current Vision and Mission Statement

An excellent strategic direction is formulated through a good vision and

mission. The formulation is essential because the organization can know the

foundation of their value and what they believe in. Mission and vision is the

backbone of an organization. It is to assist the organization to develop a strategy to

stay in the competitive market and explain to itself to its employees and customer

about what they believe in.

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B.1 Vision Analysis

Criteria Excerpts Comments


Short, Punchy, and Easily ✔ “We envisioned a place where The programs offered in
Memorable the soul of men can be Camp Benjamin is God-
restored and trained towards centered. They envision a
godliness and service” future where everyone is
God-centered.
Specific to business and ✔ “A learning facility at its core The camp is for the utterly
describe different and a place for the battle- exhausted and depressed, or
outcome weary.” people who want to find
peace and solace, and this is
conducted through several
activities that they offer.
Words are not open to ✔ “We envisioned a place where The vision statement is
interpretation the soul of men can be straight to the point where
restored and trained towards words are not open to
godliness and service – A interpretation
learning facility at its core and a
place for the battle-weary.”

Ambitious enough that is ✔ “We envisioned a place where It is ambitious at the same
achievable the soul of men can be time achievable because they
restored and trained towards offer dynamic programs that
godliness and service” can restore and train the soul
of men
Concern for survival, ✘
growth, and profitability
Time framed and aligned ✘
with the values that
employees should exhibit
as they perform their
work

B.2 Proposed Vision

“We envisioned a world where the soul of men is restored and trained towards

godliness and service provided by our employees – A learning facility at its core and

a place for the battle-weary.”

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B.3 Proposed Vision Analysis

Criteria Excerpts Comments


Short, Punchy, and Easily ✔ “We envisioned a world where The programs offered in
Memorable the soul of men is restored and Camp Benjamin is God-
trained towards godliness and centered. They envision a
service provided by our future where everyone is
employees” God-centered.
Specific to business and ✔ “A learning facility at its core The camp is for the utterly
describe different and a place for the battle- exhausted and depressed, or
outcome weary.” people who want to find
peace and solace. This is
conducted through several
activities that they offer.
Words are not open to ✔ “We envisioned a world where The vision statement is
interpretation the soul of men is restored and straight to the point where
trained towards godliness and words are not open to
service provided by our interpretation
employees – A learning facility
at its core and a place for the
battle-weary.”

Ambitious enough that is ✔ “We envisioned a world where It is ambitious at the same
achievable the soul of men is restored and time achievable because they
trained towards godliness and offer dynamic programs that
service provided by our can restore and train the soul
employees” of men
Concern for survival, ✔ “We envisioned a world where They envision a world in the
growth and profitability the soul of men is restored and future where the soul of men
trained towards godliness and is restored.
service provided by our
employees”
Time framed and aligned ✔ “We envisioned a world where The service provided by
to the values that the soul of men is restored and Camp Benjamin restores the
employees should exhibit trained towards godliness and soul of men
as they perform their service provided by our
work employees.”

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B.4 Mission Analysis (David’s Mission Statement Evaluation Matrix)

Table 24. Mission Statement Analysis

CRITERIA PARAMETERS YES NO REASON


Customer Who are the firm’s customers ✘

Products or Services The firm’s primary products or ✔ The services is usually being
services held inside the camp through
its team building program,
farm tour, and nature-friendly
adventures that promote
reflection, faith and fun.
Markets Geographically, where does the ✔ In their mission statement, it
firm compete can be seen that they use the
beauty of their strategic
location in Tagaytay
Highlands. This natural
environment is good for
exploration and other
activities

Technology Is the firm technology current? ✘

Concern for survival, profitability Is the firm committed to growth, ✔ The company focuses on the
and growth and financial soundness? growth of their customers
aligned with what they believe
in; Spiritual and physical
attitude, rather than the
company itself.

Philosophy The fundamental beliefs, values, ✔ The philosophy of the


aspirations, and ethical priorities of company can be seen in the
the firm? first sentence of their mission
statement. The intensification
and glorification of Christian
faith is the reason why Camp
Benjamin was established. It
also “concludes that God
must be in everything we do.

Self-concept What is the firm’s distinctive ✔ Camp Benjamin was


competence or significant established to promote
competitive advantage? Christian faith and deepen
the appreciation of nature.

Concern for public image Is the firm responsive to social, ✔ Camp Benjamin wanted the
community, and environmental public to perceive them as an
concerns? institute that helps deepen
the faith of a person in God.

Concern for employees Are employees a valuable asset to ✘

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the frim?

B.4 Proposed Mission

“We strive to deepen the relationship of our customer with God as well as to

celebrate his presence around us. This growth is accomplished through the

exploration of our natural environment, daily reflections, adventure and spiritually

dynamic programs provided by our employees combined with community living to

foster friendship, faith, and fun.”

B.5 Proposed Mission Analysis

Table 25. Evaluation of Proposed Mission Statement Components

CRITERIA PARAMETERS YES NO REASON


Customer Who are the firm’s ✘ “We strive to deepen the To help people find their way to
customers relationship of our the path of light
customer with God as well
as to celebrate his
presence around us.”
Products or Services The firm’s primary ✔ “This is accomplished The services is usually being held
products or through the exploration of inside the camp through its team
services our natural environment, building program, farm tour, and
daily reflections, nature-friendly adventures that
adventure, and spiritually promote reflection, faith and fun.
dynamic programs
provided by our
employees combined with
community living to foster
friendship, faith and fun.”

Markets Geographically, ✔ “This is accomplished In their mission statement, it can


where does the through the exploration of be seen that they use the beauty
firm compete our natural environment” of their strategic location in
Tagaytay Highlands. This natural
environment is good for
exploration and other activities

Technology Is the firm ✘


technology
current?
Concern for survival, Is the firm ✔ This growth is The company focuses on the
profitability and growth committed to accomplished through the growth of their customers aligned
growth, and exploration of our natural with what they believe in; Spiritual
financial environment, daily and physical attitude, rather than
soundness? reflections, adventure, and the company itself.
spiritually dynamic
programs provided by our

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employees combined with
community living to foster
friendship, faith and fun.”
Philosophy The fundamental ✔ “We strive to deepen the The philosophy of the company
beliefs, values, relationship of our can be seen in the first sentence
aspirations, and customer with God as well of their mission statement. The
ethical priorities of as to celebrate his intensification and glorification of
the firm? presence around us.” Christian faith is the reason why
Camp Benjamin was established.
It also “concludes that God must
be in everything we do.

Self-concept What is the firm’s ✔ “accomplished through the Camp Benjamin was established
distinctive exploration of our natural to promote Christian faith and
competence or environment, daily deepen the appreciation of
significant reflections, adventure, and nature.
competitive spiritually dynamic
advantage? programs”
Concern for public image Is the firm ✔ “We strive to deepen the Camp Benjamin wanted the
responsive to relationship of our public to perceive them as an
social, community, customer with God as well institute that helps deepen the
and environmental as to celebrate his faith of a person in God.
concerns? presence around us.”

Concern for employees Are employees a ✔ “This growth is Employees are valuable asset to
valuable asset to accomplished through the the firm as they are the one who
the frim? exploration of our natural provide excellent service to the
environment, daily company clients
reflections, adventure, and
spiritually dynamic
programs provided by our
employees combined with
community living to foster
friendship, faith and fun.”

C. Strategic Problems

1. Competition from Hotel Industry alternatives such as Airbnb

(IMPORTANT)

The biggest threats to hotels in 2017 are from Airbnb according to a Report

from Hospitalitynet. The valuation of Airbnb is well over $10B which is higher than

majority of the dominant hotel in the world like hyatt. The app has impacted the hotel

industry hugely and competitively as it provides customers with cheaper alternatives

than hotels.

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2. Continuously changing consumer demands (IMPORTANT)

“A whole new generation of luxury consumers have stayed in luxury hotels

with their parents and experienced it,” Fuerstman noted. Consumers are evolving

and much smarter than the last generation because they have seen so much about

how a service should be. This indicate a change in the needs and desires of the

customer, also understanding them helps in repeat business and customer loyalty.

3. Consumer’s Perception on Social Media Advertising

The communication of individual with other people all over the world about a

product or service is made possible through the appearance of internet-based social

media. This platform allows individuals to interact freely, discuss and share

information by using a multimedia mix of personal pictures, words, audio, and

videos. However, the effectiveness of social media advertising depends on the

perception of the consumer and how the advertising agency wants them to perceive

a certain campaign.

D. Strategic Objectives

1. Competition from Hotel Industry alternatives like Airbnb

1.1 To gain competitive advantage and service differentiation

1.2 To expand the service of Camp Benjamin in other parts of Luzon area.

2. Continuously changing consumer demands

2.1 To provide excellent service that the value of money.

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2.2 To adapt to the consumer needs and wants, by going an extra mile

regarding service.

2.3 To use advanced technology in the service.

3. Consumer’s Perception of Social Media Advertising

3.1 To have a positive brand recognition

3.2 To maximize the use of available online resources

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Chapter 6

A. Strategic Alternatives

Strategic alternatives is a set of business level strategies from which an

organization chooses as it conducts business in a particular market. These

alternatives will help the organization to enhance its value in a targeted

fashion.

Table 26. TOWS Matrix

Internal Factors Strengths (S) Weaknesses (W)

S1: Professional facilitators and W1: Lack of Integrated


strong Customer Service Marketing Communication
Support
W2: Not ready to integrate new
S2: Price surrounds middle technology into their service
market
W4: One strategic location only
S3: Strategic Alliances in the whole Philippines

External Factors S4: Market Penetration W5: Small Sales Force

Opportunities (O) S-O Strategies W-O Strategies

O1: Staycations entice the majority SO1 Market Penetration: The WO1 Market Development:
of Filipino People company could intensify its cater the wants of Filipino
brand by partnering with the people by building another
O2: The Philippines is the top user program department of tourism venue (W4, O1)
of social media (BHAF) that will help in the
increase of brand awareness. WO2 Market Penetration: The
O4: The implementation of “Bring (S1, O4) company could create an
Home A Friend Program” effective campaign through the
SO2 Market Penetration: help of potential influencers
O5: Associating the use of Maximize technological that manifest the mission and
Supersonic LED Bracelets in resources such as the use of vision of the company. (W1,
teambuilding activities online advertising and O2)
promotions to strengthen and
O6: Implementation of New expand their limited marketing WO3 Product Development:
Tracking Device: Geotrek efforts. (S2, O4) The company could integrate
the new technology available
SO3 Market Penetration: The to further develop its service
company could expand digital differentiation amongst its
grasp by integrating useful competitors, this could also

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information into their website boost the sales of the company
that could entice the custumer to through the partnership with
visit the location and increase DOT (W2, O4, O5, O6)
website traffic. (S4, O1, O2)

SO4 Product Development:


The company could develop
their current service by using
Geotrek and Supersonic LED
bracelets in their team building
activities to strengthen their
current strategic alliance (S3,
O5, O6)

SO5 Market penetration:


Through the strategic pricing of
Camp Benjamin, the company
could market its service to the
majority of Filipinos (S1, S2, O1)

Threats (T) S-T Strategies W-T Strategies

T3: The implementation of toll hikes ST1 Market Penetration: The WT1 Market Penetration:
burden the commuters company could invest in the the professional facilitators of
shuttle service for the the company could help train
T4: The implementation of oil hikes transportation of their clients new employee to increase the
burden the commuters and develop service sales force of the company
differentiation (S4,T3, T4) (W5, T5)
T5: Unemployment rate rises
ST2 Market Penetration: The
professional facilitators could
train the new employee to
combat the unemployment rate,
this could also help the
government (S1, T5)

A.2 Analysis of Strategic Alternative Strategies

Table 27. Analysis of Strategic Alternative Strategies

Alternative Strategies Pros Cons


Product Development - Innovative - External sources can
affect the procedures
- Customers will be anxious and which can alter the
curious to test new products product development
and service
- The possibility of
products and services
to fail

Market Penetration - Increased promotions - Might Lack in results

- Wider audience

- Product improvement

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- Fast growth

- Combat competitors

Market Development - Wider market segment - Costly

B. Recommendation

Table 28. Recommendations

Alternative Strategic Objectives Explanation


Strategy Problems
- To expand the service Market development is
1. Market Competition of Camp Benjamin in when the company
Developmen from Hotel other parts of Luzon introduces its current
t Industry area. products and services
alternatives into new geographic
such as Airbnb areas. It is usually
strategically located in a
place where the service
is very sought of.
2. Product Product development is
Developmen Continuously - To provide excellent when the company seeks
t changing service that reflects the to increase their sales by
consumer value of money. enhancing its current
demands products or services. In
- To adapt to the line with the second issue
consumer needs and in chapter 5 and its
wants, by going an objectives, this is the
extra mile in terms of direct solution to combat
service. the continuously
changing consumer
- To use advanced demands.
technology in the
service.

- To gain competitive
advantage and service
differentiation

3. Market - To accurately deliver Market penetration is


Penetration Consumer’s the message to the when the company seeks
Perception of target audience an increased market
Social Media share for its current
Advertising - To have a positive service by enhancing its
brand recognition marketing efforts.

- To maximize the use


of available online
resources

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Chapter 7

A. Programs

Table 29. Programs

Strategic Strategy Programs Party


Objectives Responsible
1. To expand the Feasible if Working Feasible if Working
service of Camp Market Development Capital is HIGH Capital is HIGH
Benjamin in
other parts of
Luzon area.

Table 30. Strategic Objectives

Strategic Strategy Programs Party


Objectives Responsible
2. To provide Acquire Supersonic
excellent service LED Bracelets and - Lazada
that reflects the Geotrek
value of money. - Human Resource
Acquire Supersonic Department
3. To adapt to the LED Bracelets and
consumer needs Geotrek and use the - Manila Lux Tours
and wants, by program of DOT to
going an extra promote market the
mile in terms of Market Penetration service of Camp
service. Benjamin.

4. To use advanced Shuttle pick up and


technology in the drop off for clients
service.
Hire an employee,
5. To gain and they will be
competitive

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advantage and trained by the
service company’s
differentiation professional
employee.

Strategic Objectives Strategy Programs Party


Responsible
6. To have a positive brand Partnership with
recognition Department of Konvoworks –
Tourism’s BHAF Konvoworks is a social
Program media intelligence
Market based in the
7. To maximize the use of Penetration Social Media Philippines composed
available online resources Advertising using of marketing
Facebook and professionals, social
Instagram (Using media strategist, data
Konvoworks) analysts, and IT
experts.
Start guest blogging
and post content to
LinkedIn

Create an online
campaign that
embodies the vision
and mission of Camp
Benjamin to establish
a share of mind and
heart.

Market the service to


the lower and upper
Filipino markets

B. Profitability

B.1 Pro forma Profit and Loss (Product Development)

FIRST YEAR IMPLEMENTATION


(In Philippine Peso)

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Incremental Revenue PHP 2,706,904
Incremental Cost
GeoTrek PHP 70,000
LED Strobe Bracelets PHP 50,000
Software Set PHP 11,260
Manila Lux Tours Service Cost PHP 840, 000
Salary of GeoTrek Admin PHP 240,000 (1,211,260)
Incremental Profit / Loss PHP 1,465, 644

- 3% Increase in revenue due to implementation of the strategy, based on 2017


Revenue (Php 90 230 122 x 3% = Php 2 706 904)
- Geotrek GPS Tracking device - Php 700 per unit x 100 units, LED Strobe Bracelets -
Php 500 per unit x 100 units.
- Acquisition of Computer Equipment for utilization of Geotrek GPS Tracking device.
- Service Cost for outsourcing Manila Lux Tours (Annual, Php 8 000 per day) inclusive
of driver and gas.
- Assumption: 1st Q - 15, 2nd Q - 45, 3rd Q - 15, 4th Q - 30, Annual - 105 times a
year, Php 840 000.
-
B.2 Pro forma Profit and Loss (Market Penetration)

FIRS YEAR OF IMPLEMENTATION


(In Philippine Peso)
Incremental Revenue PHP 4, 511, 506
Incremental Costs PHP 2,600,000 (2,600,000)
KONVOWORKS Service
Cost
Incremental Profit / Loss PHP 1,911,506

- 5% Increase in revenue due to implementation of the strategy, based on 2017


Revenue (PHP 90,230,122 x 5% = PHP 4,511,506)
- Service Cost for outsourcing from Konvoworks (Php 650 000 per 3 month
subscription for 1 year)

Service Breakdown of Konvoworks

Service Description KPI's (Success Metrics)

Pre-Campaign
Olelo subscription - 3 months
Baseline report with behavioral interpretation Audience vs Brand: Personality, Needs, Values

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Social Media Playbook Content Strategy, Monthly content plan with visual pegs
Post-campaign report with behavioral
Performance vs. KPIs and comparative analysis vs. baseline
interpretation
Reports Performance and KPIs monitoring
Brand audit Review of all digital assets/give recommendation
Audience insights for total FB universe of
Hotel, Resorts and wellness industry Create Lookalike audience for new targeting

Optimization of social assets Prepare FB/IG/Twitter for blue badge verification


Contract with The department of Tourism Partnership
LinkedIn Partnership

C. Standard Operating Procedures

Strategy Standard Operating Procedures


Partnership with the Department of Tourism’s The standard operating procedures of this
BHAF Program strategy will be handled by Konvoworks which
is a social media intelligence based in the
Social Media Advertising using Facebook and Philippines.
Instagram (Using Konvoworks)

Start guest blogging and post content to LinkedIn

Create an online campaign that embodies the


vision and mission of Camp Benjamin to establish
a share of mind and heart.

Market the service to the lower and upper Filipino


markets

Strategy Standard Operating Procedures


Shuttle pick up and drop off for clients Manila lux tours will pick up the clients
on their desired time at the designed
area for them. Same goes for drop off
procedure.

Strategy Standard Operating Procedures


Acquire Supersonic LED Bracelets and Before the activity starts, the
Geotrek facilitators will distribute the GeoTrek
Acquire Supersonic LED Bracelets and device and LED Strobe Bracelets to
Geotrek and use the program of DOT to the participants and will collect the
promote market the service of Camp gadgets right after the whole day
Benjamin. activity.

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Chapter 8

A. Feedback Information Systems


Strategic Objective Target Timeline
Increase the promotional One year
- To have a positive brand tools, brand awareness and
recognition online traffic of the company

-To maximize the use of


available online resources
Obtain service differentiation One year
-To provide excellent service from the competitors.
that reflects the value of
money.

- To adapt to the consumer


needs and wants, by going an
extra mile in terms of service.

- To use advanced
technology in the service.

- To gain competitive
advantage and service
differentiation

B. Standards and Measures

Strategy Key Performance Indicator Target Monitoring


Schedule
Social Media Advertising Engagement (Likes, Shares, Weekly
and Campaigns handled Comments)
by Konvoworks

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Reach and Traffic Data
Shuttle Service Number of clients quarterly 105 times for Every
outsourced from Lux one year beginning
Manila Tours and end of
the service
LED Strobe Bracelets Number of Attendees 15,000 Every
and Geotrek beginning
and end of
the activity

Scope and Limitation

The strategist was not able to obtain sufficient and appropriate evidence about

a component in the financial statements on its competitors. The market share of the

paper was computed using the total size of the whole industry divided by the three

years of revenue from the company. The strategist also focused on the Training

Program of Camp Benjamin. However, the source person of the strategist, which is

Ms. Kristian “Bani” San Mateo classified the industry of their company as Hotel and

Resort. The organization structure of the company is not also the latest, because it is

confidential, and the source person was only able to give the old structure of their

company.

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