assignment

Individual Research/Firm Analysis: LO 1 Demonstrate an understanding of the sources of the strategic management process; LO 2 Analyze organizations internally and externally using strategic tools and propose solutions based on the results of analysis, LO 3 Demonstrate critical thinking and writing skills in applying business principles to actual and hypothetical fact situations | 100 points (30% of final course grade)

Each student will be required to conduct research on a firm and present their findings in a written deliverable. Student will be responsible for discussing/summarizing the companies presented, their strategy, and the impact of the external/internal environment, their quest competitive advantage, and solutions to their current strategies if applicable or recommendations to become more competitive. Students are to cite at least three references from the chapter assigned from the textbook and two from external source. Students should be prepared to discuss the strategic management of the firms presented as follows:

The following questions must be answered in each Team Research Paper:

• What is the firm’s vision/mission?

• What are the firm’s existing strategies and objectives?

• What are the firm’s most important external opportunities and threats?

• What are the organization’s strengths and weaknesses?

• Who are the firm’s competitors, and what are their strategies?

• What objectives and strategies do YOU recommend for this firm? Explain your reasoning. 

• How could the organization best implement what you recommended

Use APA heading levels to keep your paper organized. 

See the following web link for APA Headings:

http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/16/ (Links to an external site.)

The length of the research paper can vary although it is anticipated that any credible effort should range from 8-10 pages in length with all. Research Papers must be written in APA format. See the following web link for APA formatting: