Strategic Management Analysis of JCG Janus Capital Group Inc. Janus Capital Group Inc. Kaleemullah khan
Company profile
TYPE JNSFOUNDED
PUBLIC COMPANY 1969
FOUNDER(S) FOUNDER(S) HEADQUARTERS KEY PEOPLE
THOMAS H. BAILEY DENVER, ME GARY D. BLACK (CEO)
INDUSTRY INDUSTRY REVENUE TOTAL ASSETS
INVESTMENT $ 1.117 BILLION (2007) $160 BILLION
EMPLOYEES WEBSITEHTTP
1,213 (2007) WWW.JANUS.COM/
Company introduction Company Structure:
Janus Capital Group consists of Janus Capital Management LLC Investment Technology LLC (INTECH) Acquisitions: Janus had 80% investment in Perkins, Wolf and McDonnell & co.
Historical background Agency problems Unethical issues and their Impacts
Janus Crisis Management Approaches: There are two ways to handle the crisis: a) Reactive Approach b) Proactive Approach
Vision Suggested vision statement:
“To be the premier Asset Management Group of international standard and repute, adding real value to our customers and stakeholders through delivering strong and consistent investment performance.”
Markets No Concern for Survival, Growth, Profitability No Technology
Philosophy
No
Self-Concept Concern for Public Image Concern for Employees
No No No
yes
Suggested Mission statement: “Our mission is to build wealth through our unique investment technique at international level for our clients. We endeavor with our sound philosophy, dedicated team of professionals and customized infrastructure to launch and manage growth, core, international, value and risk managed funds and to provide investment advisory services to our clients who qualify advice.” who qualify advice.”
External Audit:
USA GDP trend
Porters Five Forces for JCG: Supplier Power (Medium)
Barriers to Entry (High)
Rivalry (High)
Buyer Power (Medium)
Threat of Substitutes (Medium)
STAGE 1: THE INPUT STAGE: STAGE 1: THE INPUT STAGE: IFE
Strengths Ranked in top 10 leaders
W R WR .15 3 .45
Distribution network
.10 4
. 60
Well recognized brand
.10 3
.3
Diverse product line
.10 3
. 30
Unique investment process
.05 4
. 20
Consistent Performance Merger with well established firms
.05 3 .02 3
.15 .06
Weaknesses Allegation against Janus causing high penalties
W R WR .08 1 .08
Tarnished image/goodwill Declining revenues
.10 2 .20 .05 2 .10
Increasing costs
.10 2 .10
Weak performance of printing & fulfillment segment
.10 2 .20
TOTAL IFE
1.00
2.64
EFE Matrix
EFE Matrix
Opportunities
W
R WR
Emerging markets of Asia
. 15 1
. 15
Increasing awareness about investment management
. 15 4
. 60
Investment alternatives
. 10 2
. 20
Technological advancement
. 10 4
. 40
Threats High level of competition
W R WR . 15 3 . 45
High regulatory environment
. 15 4
. 60
Recession in economy
. 05 3
. 15
Fluctuations in financial markets
. 10 3
. 30
Interest rate & exchange rates fluctuations
. 05 2
. 10
TOTAL EFE
1.00
2.95
CPM Matrix Janus
T. Rowe price
Wt
Rating
Wt’d Score
Rating
Wt’d Score
Market share Financial position
0.10 0.15
3 3
0.30 0.45
3 4
0.30 0.45
Product Quality
0.08
3
0.24
3
0.24
Customer Loyalty Distribution
0.02 0. 5
2 3
0.04 0.15
4 3
0.08 0.15
Global Expansion
0.10
2
0.20
3
0.30
Org. Structure
0.10
1
0.10
4
0.10
CSF’s
Janus
T. Rowe price
Wt
Rating
Wt’d Score
Rating
Wt’d Score
E-commerce
0.15
3
0.45
1
0.15
Customer Services Price competitive
0.10 0.05
3 2
0.30 0.10
2 2
0.20 0.10
Mgt. experience
0.10
2
0.20
2
0.20
Total
1.00
CSF’s )cont’d(
2.53
2.73
MATCHING STAGE
TOWS
Strengths – S Ranked in top 10 leaders Distribution network Well recognized brand Diverse product line
Weaknesses – W Allegation against Janus causing high penalties Tarnished goodwill Declining revenues Increasing costs Weak performance of printing & fulfillment segment
Unique investment process Consistent performance Merger with well established firms
Opportunities – O SO Strategies SO Strategies Emerging markets of Asia Awareness about investment Launch its brands in Asia management )O1, S2, S3( Alternative Investment Promotion of its retirement Technological advancement funds )O3, S7, S6(
Threats – T ST Strategies ST Strategies High level of competition Promotion of diversified High regulatory environment product line )T1, S4( Recession in economy Investment process use for Fluctuations in financial markets minimize fluctuations of
Interest rate & exchange rates fluctuations
markets )T4, S5(
WO Strategies WO Strategies Employ latest technology for increasing the performance of printing & fulfillment segment Alternative investment to improve financial performance WT Strategies WT Strategies Develop social responsibility program to repair goodwill )T1, W2( Develop relationship with regulatory authorities )T2, W(
Space matrix Internal Strategic Position
External Strategic Position
Financial Strength )FS( Return on investment Leverage Liquidity Working capital Cash flow
Environmental Stability )ES( +2 +3 +5 +4 +2
Technological changes Rate of inflation Barriers to entry Competitive pressure Risk involved in business -4
Average FS= 3.2
Average ES= -3.4
-3 -4 -2 -4
Y-axis= FS+ES = 3.2+)-3.4( = -0.2
Internal Strategic Position
External Strategic Position
Competitive Advantage CA Market share Product quality Product life cycle Customer loyalty Competition’s capacity utilization Technological know-how
Conclusion and Suggestions: To build their vision as well as modified mission statement To liquidate the Printing and fulfillment section prevent unethical behavior before it happens by providing training and counseling to its employees To diversify their business and add some of Islamic securities to their portfolios of different securities (related product diversification ) Emerging Asian market (market development).