LASA 1: Assignment 2: The Leader as a Strategist Report

Assignment

Components

Unsatisfactory

< 77%

(C- to C)

Emerging

78 – 82% (C+ to B-)

Proficient

83 – 89% (B to B+)

Exemplar

90 – 100 % (A- to A)

Score

To calculate score:

(% / 100) x max pts.

e.g. (80% /

100) x 12

= 9.6

Assessment of the

organization’s current vision, mission, and strategy to ensure that the organization is current, appropriate, actionable, and integrated is present, and it is clear, concise, accurate, and detailed.

/ 36

pts.

Analysis of the

“strategic cascade” of the organization (includes their strategy and market position) is present, and it is clear, concise, detailed, and accurate and is drawn from the required sources.

A complete analysis of the company’s target markets is included.

The value proposition is described in terms of meeting important customer wants and needs. The source of competitive differentiation is defined in terms of product features that are tied to specific resources the company controls.

SWOT analysis is present, and it is clear, concise, complete, detailed, and logical.

/ 48

pts.

Summary of the internal

environment, including the organization’s values and the key elements that influence the worker’s behavior, is present, and it is clear, concise, and accurate and is based on reliable facts.

The organization structure is defined in terms of roles and responsibilities, decision-making

authority, expertise, and work outputs by describing how these

are allocated. The major systems that collect and manage information are identified and their impact on worker behavior is discussed.

Organizational values are described as either enabling or blocking behaviors that are necessary to support the strategy.

/ 48

pts.

Synthesis and explanation of the

organization’s ability to implement the strategy

using Kouzes and

Posner’s Five Practices

/ 48 pts.

as a framework

including answers to additional required questions is present, and it is clear, concise, accurate, and logical and drawn from valid sources.

The organization mission or vision is defined and assessed in terms of how it is used to inspire, motivate, and align worker behaviors.

Organizational values are defined and tied to specific behaviors observed in the work place.

Mechanisms by which the organization experiments, develops new ideas, and enacts subtle changes to strategy are identified.

Mechanisms by which the organization develops teamwork, collaboration, sharing, and problem-solving are identified

Mechanisms by which

the organization

recognizes achievement and celebrates the

upholding of the values, mission, and goals are identified.

Writing is clear and

concise and in an organized manner. It demonstrates ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources. It displays accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

/ 20

pts.

Subtotal

Timeliness

Late

Work penalty:

Total Score

/200 pts.