Business 1

Cargill PLC. (2019). 2019 Annual Report. Retrieved from https://www.cargill.com/doc/1432144962450/2019-annual-report.pdf

Cargill PLC. (n.d). Home. Retrieved from https://www.cargill.co.uk/en/home

Mergent Online. (2020). Cargill PLC. Retrieved from https://www-mergentonline-com.ezproxy.umgc.edu/companydetail.php?compnumber=92750

The Saylor Foundation. (2014). Chapter 1: Mastering Strategy. Retrieved from

https://learn.umgc.edu/d2l/le/content/536272/viewContent/18742391/View

The Saylor Foundation. (2014). Chapter 2: Leading Strategically. Retrieved from https://learn.umgc.edu/d2l/le/content/536272/viewContent/18742392/View

The Saylor Foundation. (2014). Chapter 3: Evaluating the External Environment. Retrieved from

https://learn.umgc.edu/d2l/le/content/536272/viewContent/18742393/View

Tools and Techniques:

You will be using the following tools/techniques in the projects.  These tools are also part of the quizzes that you will complete so make sure you understand their use and how to do the calculations.

· External Factor Evaluation (EFE) Matrix

· PESTEL Analysis

· Porter's Five Forces

· Using Porter's Five Force Model

· The Five Competitive Forces That Shape Strategy (13:11 minutes)

· SWOT Analysis: How to perform one for your organization

What is Strategy and Why is it Needed?:

· What is Strategy? Common Misunderstandings

· What is Strategy?

· Your Strategy Needs a Strategy

· Goldsmith, D. (2013, July/Aug). Rethinking the company’s competitive advantage. Financial Executive 29(6), 14-17.

· Papula, J., Volna, J. (2013). Core competence for sustainable competitive advantage. Academic Conference, 1-7.

· What is Strategy?: The Three Levels of Strategy

· What is Strategic Planning, Really?

· Strategic Management Process

· Creating a Strategy That Works