Integrative project analysis - Business Plan
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Section
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I |
Executive Summary |
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II |
Current Strategy Vision Statement Mission Statement Value Proposition Statement Company Description & Business model description |
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III |
Industry Analysis and Trends (Incl. Five Forces, PESTEL, Strategic Mapping, Benchmarking, Driving Forces, etc.) |
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IV |
Business Goals/Objectives [SMART goals and Balanced Score Card Approaches] |
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The Competition |
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VI |
Marketing Plans and Strategies (Marketing Mix) |
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VII |
Target Market [Profile(s) and Description(s)] |
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VIII |
Strategic Position and Risk Assessment (incl. SWOT analysis; description of business risk and plan for reducing these risks) |
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IX |
Recommendations for a Better Strategy; Keys to Success |
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X |
Operations Plan |
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XI |
Technology Plan |
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Management and Organization |
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XIII |
Community Involvement and Social Responsibility |
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XIV |
Development, Milestones and Contingency/Exit Plan |
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XV |
The Financials |
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· Financial Objectives · Sales and Expense Forecast · Break-even Analysis · Financial Control · Financial Statements and Ratio Analysis |
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· Income Statement: Annual · Income Statement: Three-Year Projection · Cash-Flow Projection: Monthly · Cash Flow: One-Year Projection · Balance Sheet: Annual · Balance Sheet: One-Year Projection · List and Sources of Funds · Assumptions Sheet |
Integrative Project: final document submission and presentation
Integrative Project: This is the central accomplishment of the course and of the entire MBA experience. Students employ all skills gained in the program to complete a sound MBA project.
Note: Students must employ sound analysis and strategic thinking.
· Must use concepts from:
Text(s): Thompson, A.A. Jr.; Strickland, A.J.; and Gamble, J.E. (2012). Crafting and Executing Strategy: The Quest for Competitive Advantage – Concepts and Cases. 20th edition. McGraw-Hill/Irwin, New York. ISBN: 978-0-077-72059-9
· The Wall Street Journal
Suggested Sources of Readings from the Popular Press: New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Fortune, Business Week, Forbes, Barron’s and local newspapers
Other Suggested Outside Reading from Business Related Journals/Magazines: Entrepreneur Magazine, Inc. Magazine, Fast Company.
Internet Sources:
· Small Business Administration: http://www.sba.gov/
· Entrpreneur Magazine: http://www.entrepreneur.com
· Inc. Magazine: http://www.inc.com/
· FastCompany: http://www.fastcompany.com
· Business Week: http://www.businessweek.com/smallbiz
· Business Knowledge Source: http://www.businessknowledgesource.com/smallbusiness/