Project 4

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Introduction

(The Introduction paragraph is the first paragraph of the paper and will be used to describe to the reader the intent of the paper explaining the main points covered in the paper.  This intent should be understood prior to reading the remainder of the paper so the reader knows exactly what is being covered in the paper.  Write the introduction last to ensure all of the main points are covered.)

Alternative Strategy Generation

To generate a pool of strategies, you will look at the organization’s business level strategy, corporate level strategy and global strategy.   Using the information and data collected from your research, and the analytical outcomes from (a) external factor analysis in your Project 1 and (b) internal factor analysis in Project 2, you will generate a pool of strategies.

Three Possible Alternative Strategies for the Company

Generate a minimum of three possible alternative strategies. Generate five possible alternative strategies for maximum earned points. Include research and course materials to support.

Cultural and Organizational Factors

Identify and discuss cultural and organizational factors that should be considered in analyzing and choosing among the alternative strategies. Support with course materials.

Strategy Prioritization

Prioritize strategies and explain using the course material to support the reasoning – Use the tools learned in the course. Support with course materials.

Strategy Selection

Your strategy selection will be based on the use of the Quantitative Strategic Planning Matrix (QSPM). The QSPM produces a composite analysis. A composite analysis is one in which you will bring in a combination of relevant factors from the various analyses (EFE Matrix, IFE matrix, CPM matrix, SWOT, Grand Strategy Matrix, and QSPM). The QSPM is a tool that helps determine the relative attractiveness of feasible alternative strategies based on the external and internal key success factors.

Quantitative Strategic Planning Matrix and analysis

Develop a Quantitative Strategic Planning Matrix (QSPM) analysis.   

Value of a QSPM analysis

Discuss the value of a QSPM analysis for strategy selection. Be specific. 

Strategy Implementation

Recommended Procedures for Strategy Implementation

Recommend procedures for strategy implementation. Support with course materials.

How to Implement the Selected Strategy at the Corporate Level

Discuss who, what and how to implement the selected strategy or strategies at the corporate level, business-unit level, and functional level. Support with course materials

How to Implement the Selected Strategy at the Business-Unit Level

Discuss who, what and how to implement the selected strategy or strategies at the corporate level, business-unit level, and functional level. Support with course materials

How to Implement the Selected Strategy at the Functional Level

Discuss who, what and how to implement the selected strategy or strategies at the corporate level, business-unit level, and functional level. Support with course materials

Strategy Evaluation

Use frameworks and tools discussed throughout the course.  Support the reasoning and conclusions made. Support with course materials.

Procedures for Strategy Review and Evaluation

Discuss procedures for strategy review and evaluation. Support with course materials.

Evaluative Measures

Discuss the appropriate evaluative measures (including who, what, when and how at the corporate level, business-unit level, and functional level). Support with course materials.

Corrective Action Plan

Discuss a corrective action plan (including who, what, when and how) at the corporate level, business-unit level, and functional level.). Support with course materials.

Conclusion

Create a concluding paragraph.  The Conclusion is intended to emphasize the purpose/significance of the analysis, emphasize the significance/consequence of findings, and indicate the wider applications that are derived from the main points of the project’s requirements.  You will draw conclusions about the findings of the external environment analysis.

References

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