IHC Case Study

Case Questions.

Adhere to APA format

Use at least one outside source when answering each question

There is no page number. Just be thorough in your assessment

1) Based on the case, consider the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats of the organization. It is very important to remember that without a thoroughly SWOT analysis and a thorough IFE and EFE, the strategy cannot be an effective tool. Therefore, be as thorough as possible. Be sure to distinguish between internal and external. Identify all of these Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities. Be as thorough as possible. (Use bullet points to identify each and provide a brief explanation of how they are strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats). Use this format:

Strengths

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Weakness

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2) From the SWOT analysis, create and Internal Factor Evaluation (IFE) and an External Factor Evaluation (EFE). Upon completing both of these evaluations, explain the total weighted score and if the organization is doing well or needs to improve.

3) Based on the case and the data provided, what should be the organization’s strategy as for competing? Who should be their target market? Consider if they should remain solely in Dallas and Ft. Worth, or if they should branch out to the neighboring communities? Validate your comments.

4) Consider the organizations, mission and vision statement. Are they appropriate, or should they be revised? If they should be revised, revise them. Remember to identify within the mission statement, nine components of a mission statement. Use this format

Mission

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Vision

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Mission Statement Format – Example

When assessing the current mission statement, identify the nine components within the current mission statement. If you think it needs to be revised to include all nine, revised it. Looks at the example below, on how to identify the nine components within a mission statement. Keep in mind, this is an example and all nine are not identified. It is an example only.

“At ABC International, we focus on our valued customers (1) and the communities we serve to not only produce a quality product (2), but to maintain a spotless reputation (8).

1. Customers

1. Products or services

1. Markets

1. Technology

1. Concern for survival, growth, and profitability

1. Philosophy

1. Self-concept

1. Concern for public image

1. Concern for employees

5) Let’s say for argument sake that the following is the organizations financial statements. Calculate the ROA, ROE, and Current Ratio. Based on this information. What does this tell you about the organization financials and how they are using their assets and equity? Use this format.

ROA

Show calculations and provide an explanation

ROE

Show calculations and provide an explanation

Current Ratio

Show calculations and provide an explanation