3. SAS Founded in 1976 by Anthony Barr, James Goodnight, John Sall, and Jane Helwig The main headquarters (Background) is located in Cary, North Carolina The full name is Statistical Analysis System It was a system used on IBM mainframe computers
4. SAS It consisted of three windows 1. first window contained the written or edited part of the system 2. second window was for the program output 3. third window was the program log. As other types of computers became available to the public, SAS conformed to work in those environments as well Keeping a compatible structure to make it easier for users to switch from one operating system to another
5. SAS is a centralized company Jim Goodnight CEO and President John Sallthe co-founder and Executive Vice President Keith Collins Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer As well as eight other members of executives
6. Corporate Vision The corporate vision that these individuals strive to achieve is the commitment to product and service, quality and customer satisfaction. Their mission is delivering superior software and enhancing customer relationships.
7. Quality and Service The company does not just test the product after it has been developed; instead testing is done throughout the process of development to achieve highest quality Jim Goodnight, SAS President and Chief Executive, personally monitors the process
8. Quality and Service The Senior Director is accountable for all the overall quality of SAS software While the Software Quality Division provides for all the focal points of the manufacturing process These processes also deal with customer satisfaction.
17. Employment Growth Increasing growth every year since it’s beginning Employment of people from over 100 different countries.
18. Key Accounting and Financial Measures Investing Back into SAS Development of SASFinancial Management Key Development of performance Management Financial Management Speed planning, budgeting, strategic decisions and financial risks.
29. Ethical Perspective Everyone at SAS is committed to developing superior technology for their customers and building a world-class company that conducts business in accordance with the highest ethical standards. Created the SAS Code of Business Ethics, which defines the ethical standards and guidelines that serve as the foundation of SAS. It is their goal to make the SAS name worthy of trust and synonymous with excellence!
31. One of our main goals of SAS is their emphasis on code of ethics to prevent violations such as sexual harassment and bribery in the workforce. Talent acquisition Management Responsibilities Ethical Perspective
32. Employee Benefits & Salaries Wellness and work programs Benefits for employee’s families such as adoption assistance, family medical leave, and domestic partner benefits. Medical and healthcare plans
33. Employee Benefits & $alaries The average salary in the industry is between 60,000 and 80,000 a year. The average salary for the SAS data analyst, senior programmer analyst, and a quantitative research analyst is between 70,000 to 100,000.
34. Employee Demographics & Workplace Diversity SAS strongly encourages different viewpoints and opinions of their employees. R3 program established in 2008 to “ Recognize, Recruit, and Retain” employees.
35. Education Programs (AOIT) Academy of Information Technology provides students and workers with post secondary education in computer programs such as Java, C++, and advanced computer sciences essential for software specialization.
38. SAS prides themselves on their ability to provide the best software for all of its customers’ business needs. Their company has a great deal of depth in their marketing mix. Their products and solutions cover all their customers’ business needs from fraud prevention & detection to performance management. They are able to be successful because they have always stayed focused on specific goals. According to SAS.com, “while many competitors have merged, changed ownership or simply vanished, privately held SAS has remained focused on our primary vision- delivering superior software and enhancing customer relationships.” SAS presents itself as a prestigious company, that means business. They present such a powerful confidence that it makes customers feel secure doing business with them. Image/Brand
39. SAS’ software solutions are used in more than 45,000 sites in over 100 countries- including 92 of the top 100 companies on the 2009 FORTUNE Global 500 List SAS considers themselves to have a “Global reach, local presence.” They are able to achieve this due to their having more than 11,000 employees in more than 50 countries, and 400 SAS offices which provide local support for global actions. SAS has customers in 121 countries. - including Africa, Asian/Pacific, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, Middle East, North America. SAS has more that 600 alliances globally. Markets/ Global Presence
40. Marketing Campaigns/ Advertisements “Proven” TV Spots These are commercials shown only on The Golf Channel displays proven successes from Jim Goodnight, SAS CEO, and customers According to SAS, software is changing the way organizations work by giving them “THE POWER TO KNOW” http://www.sas.com/corporate/advertising/
41. “You Can” Print Ads seen in Business Week, Forbes, Computerworld, Information Week, and on kiosks in airports in Denver, San Francisco, Atlanta, Dallas, Chicago, and Raleigh According to SAS.com, these ads “make engaging connections between animal trivia, business issues, and how SAS can help solve these problems. Readers are then redirected to our website for more information about SAS software and solutions.”
42. “This is Your Life…with SAS.” This video shows how “your daily activities, from morning to night, are influenced by SAS software in ways you probably never considered.” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPWoJphtwec
50. S.W.O.T Analysis SWOT Analysis is an important planning tool that helps a Person or an Institution identify, in a systematic and organized way, its internal strengths/weakness. It helps it match these strengths/weaknesses with the opportunities or threats in the environment. For an organization’s strategy to be well conceived, it must: Take advantage of its internal strengths while defend against its weaknesses. Identify the best market opportunities and minimize external threats to its well-being.
51. Strengths & Weaknesses Strengths Experience, knowledge, and data Low Marketing Costs Strong R & D Investment Weaknesses Demand Tied to Computer Sales
54. Managing Employees Motivation: Work Environment -Sense of belonging -Job satisfaction -Balance Work/Life -Moods and Emotions -Employee appreciation -Employee feedback and suggestions
55. Sense of Belonging Employee-centered values: -Strong message to employees that the company truly cares. “If you treat employees as if they make a difference to the company, they will make a difference to the company.”
56. Job Satisfaction Work Itself: - Rewards innovation - Encourages risk-taking - Provides freedom - Challenging work - Ability to learn a new position
57. Keeping it Fresh Encouraged to change jobs to prevent becoming bored with their work. Wide range of educational options: - Leadership, management and team development. - Workshops -Technical training
58. Work/Life 35-hour work week and flexible work schedule. Fully paid health insurance Paid education and training expenses Company-sponsored on-site childcare staffed by employees. Self-funded on-site healthcare center. On-site recreation and fitness center.
59. Moods and Emotions On-site recreation and fitness center. Stimulating surroundings that would encourage creativity Massage therapy- helps increase energy, reduce pain, and increase relaxation and well-being. Soothing music during lunchtime
60. Employee Appreciation Birthday gift to each employee Provides lunch tickets redeemable at area restaurants. Monetary awards Annual Family Picnic Annual bonuses Two weeks paid vacation for all employees
61. Employee Feedback Anonymous blog - Express concerns and suggestions Annual employee satisfaction survey - Get employees’ input
62. Suggestions Pay is below market: Should increase pay. People can’t live off of benefits alone. Company is a bit insular: More communication about how the company is doing financially. Lack of growth opportunities and little emphasis is placed on career development: Should provide clearer career paths for employees who want to advance their careers.
