You are a former pilot who is now the controller of a division of TransGlobal Airlines

You are a former pilot who is now the controller of a division of TransGlobal Airlines, which utilizes a fleet of corporate jets for charter at several airports in the southeast part of the United States. Your division’s private charter clients include several Fortune 500 companies in the region. The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) has informed you that the company is considering the acquisition of two smaller aviation firms in the Caribbean specializing in chartered flights for luxury vacations using light aircraft (60 passengers or less). The CFO has tasked you with assessing the organizational benefits of acquiring these aviation firms. The CFO intends to develop a new business plan for the organization if your analysis recommends moving forward with the acquisition.

After an initial assessment, the company has shortlisted two airlines they want to examine further for acquisition. To understand all aspects of the two airlines under consideration, you have visited each proposed site to assess their performance. The assessment includes creating and analyzing a balanced scorecard for each airline with all four components—financial, internal processes, customers/market, and learning and growth—that will impact the acquisition.

Prompt

Use the Basic Balanced Scorecard Template to create a balanced scorecard for each company. Specifically, you must address the following rubric criteria:

Use the data given in Company A Information and Company A Financials to create a balanced scorecard for Company A. The balanced scorecard should highlight strategic objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs), such as net profit, annual growth, and market share, and include the four components:
Financial: Complete the financial section of the balanced scorecard template, identifying two of the most relevant KPIs associated with the strategic objective you’ve identified.
Explain your rationale for the KPIs chosen, with an explanation of the cause–effect relationship between the chosen KPIs and the KPI action plan details.
Internal Processes: Complete the internal processes section of the balanced scorecard template, identifying two of the most relevant KPIs associated with the strategic objective you’ve identified.
Explain your rationale for the KPIs chosen, with an explanation of the cause–effect relationship between the chosen KPIs and the KPI action plan details.
Customers/Market: Complete the customers/market section of the balanced scorecard template, identifying two of the most relevant KPIs associated with the strategic objective you’ve identified.
Explain your rationale for the KPIs chosen, with an explanation of the cause–effect relationship between the chosen KPIs and the KPI action plan details.

Full Answer Section

        Perspective | Strategic Objective | Key Performance Indicator (KPI) | Target | Actual | Variance | KPI Action Plan Details (Cause-Effect Relationship) | | Financial | Strategic Objective: Enhance Profitability and Financial Stability | KPI 1: Net Profit Margin | 15% | 12% | -3% | KPI Action Plan Details: A lower than targeted net profit margin indicates potential issues with revenue generation, cost management, or both. To improve this, the airline needs to analyze its revenue streams (charter rates, ancillary services), operational costs (fuel, maintenance, staffing), and administrative expenses. Actions could include: reviewing pricing strategies to ensure competitiveness and profitability, implementing cost-saving measures in fuel consumption and maintenance scheduling, and optimizing staffing levels based on demand. Achieving a higher net profit margin will directly contribute to the overall financial health and attractiveness of the acquisition target.

Sample Answer

       

Okay, as the Controller of a division of TransGlobal Airlines, tasked with assessing the potential acquisition of two Caribbean aviation firms, I understand the importance of a thorough analysis. The Balanced Scorecard is an excellent tool for evaluating the strategic performance of each target company from multiple perspectives.

Below are the Balanced Scorecards for Company A, based on the provided information and financials. Please note that since the "Company A Information" and "Company A Financials" data were not provided in the prompt, I will create a hypothetical dataset that is reasonable for a small Caribbean charter airline specializing in luxury vacations. You would need to replace this hypothetical data with the actual information you have gathered.

Basic Balanced Scorecard Template - Company A

| Perspective | Strategic Objective | Key Performance Indicator (KPI) | Target | Actual | Variance | KPI Action Plan Details (Cause-Effect Relationship) |