ORIGINAL WORK ONLY - PAPER

Complete the external environmental scan for your organization. - IKEA Perform an internal competitive environmental scan for your organization. Write a summary of no more than 1,400 words that does the following: 

· Identifies and analyzes the most important external environmental factor in the remote, industry, and external operating environments 

· Identifies and analyzes the most important internal strengths and weaknesses of your organization: include an assessment of the organization's resources

· Assesses the organization's competitive position and possibilities 

· Analyzes the structure of the organization and how this affects organizational performance 

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Individual: External and Internal Environmental Analysis

Purpose of Assignment

The purpose is to integrate the results of the external environmental analysis and the internal organizational analysis. This allows you to assess the organization’s competitive position and possibilities, and lays the groundwork for identifying strategic choices in Week 4.

Resources Required

Ch. 6 & 11 of Strategic Management

Grading Guide

Content 70 Percent	Met	Partially Met	Not Met	Comments:
Identifies and analyzes the most important external environmental factor in the remote, industry, and external operating environments
Identifies and analyzes the most important internal organizational strengths and weaknesses and includes an assessment of the organization’s resources
Assesses the organization’s competitive position and possibilities
The paper is no more than 1,400 words in length.
Writing Guidelines 30 Percent	Met	Partially Met	Not Met	Comments:
The paper—including tables and graphs, headings, title page, and reference page—is consistent with APA formatting guidelines and meets course-level requirements.
Intellectual property is recognized with in-text citations and a reference page.
Paragraph and sentence transitions are present, logical, and maintain the flow throughout the paper.
Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.
Rules of grammar and usage are followed including spelling and punctuation.
		Total Available	Total Earned
Assignment Total	#	10	X/10
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