City Of Yorba Linda
City of Yorba Linda
Term Paper Report
ACC 4291
Muhammad Faiz Bin Mohd Baidi (1027771)
Section 1
Table of contents
No.
Descriptions
Page(s)
1
Introduction
3
2
The Problem
4
3
Data Analysis
PESTEL analysis
SWOT analysis
5-9
4
Decision Criteria
10
5
Alternatives and Evaluation of alternatives
10-12
6
Decision and Justification
13
7
Answer to case study questions
14-15
1. Introduction Yorba Linda is a small city in Orange County, California. Nearest megacity, Los Angeles is located approximately 36.3 miles equivalent to 58 kilometers from Yorba Linda. The interesting history of Yorba Linda started in 1880s but then in 1910-1920, early residents came with the intent of operating small farms. Yorba Linda began as a community of hard-working and earnest citizens. During 1920s, Yorba Linda started to grow and prosper while agriculture remained the mainstay of the local economy. Post World War Two, Yorba Linda retained its small town character until in early 1960s, Yorba Linda began experiencing tremendous population growth due to immigrants started to believe in California’s ability to generate prosperous future for them. in the middle of 1960s, Yorba Linda began transformation of small agricultural community into a modern community. Finally, Yorba Linda was incorporated into city in 1967. The case study is about Yorba Linda in 1991-1993 where approximately 53,000 residents living in the city. The case study focuses on the budget preparation processes for year 91/92 and 92/93. There are several decisions maker in this case study from various levels. They are the City Council members, Department Directors and Arthur Simonian who were the city manager of Yorba Linda. The main decision maker in Yorba Linda budgeting processes is Mr. Simonian. He was appointed by previous City Council’s board to be the city manager since the past 22 years from 1967 until the case took place. Even though he served Yorba Linda for a very long period, it does not mean
Term Paper Report
ACC 4291
Muhammad Faiz Bin Mohd Baidi (1027771)
Section 1
Table of contents
No.
Descriptions
Page(s)
1
Introduction
3
2
The Problem
4
3
Data Analysis
PESTEL analysis
SWOT analysis
5-9
4
Decision Criteria
10
5
Alternatives and Evaluation of alternatives
10-12
6
Decision and Justification
13
7
Answer to case study questions
14-15
1. Introduction Yorba Linda is a small city in Orange County, California. Nearest megacity, Los Angeles is located approximately 36.3 miles equivalent to 58 kilometers from Yorba Linda. The interesting history of Yorba Linda started in 1880s but then in 1910-1920, early residents came with the intent of operating small farms. Yorba Linda began as a community of hard-working and earnest citizens. During 1920s, Yorba Linda started to grow and prosper while agriculture remained the mainstay of the local economy. Post World War Two, Yorba Linda retained its small town character until in early 1960s, Yorba Linda began experiencing tremendous population growth due to immigrants started to believe in California’s ability to generate prosperous future for them. in the middle of 1960s, Yorba Linda began transformation of small agricultural community into a modern community. Finally, Yorba Linda was incorporated into city in 1967. The case study is about Yorba Linda in 1991-1993 where approximately 53,000 residents living in the city. The case study focuses on the budget preparation processes for year 91/92 and 92/93. There are several decisions maker in this case study from various levels. They are the City Council members, Department Directors and Arthur Simonian who were the city manager of Yorba Linda. The main decision maker in Yorba Linda budgeting processes is Mr. Simonian. He was appointed by previous City Council’s board to be the city manager since the past 22 years from 1967 until the case took place. Even though he served Yorba Linda for a very long period, it does not mean