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28th Sep 2021
Use the University Library, Internet, or the case studies and firm research information in the Assessment Resources to select one of the following firms. Find at least four current, scholarly, or professional resources for this assessment.
You are to use the same firm for all coursework so be sure the firm is of interest to you. Ford: Ford is a complex multinational organization that has recently focused on strategic initiatives to address production capacity supply chain reliability, sustainability, and technological innovation in order to remain competitive in the rapidly changing automotive industry. Proctor and Gamble: This is a huge multinational firm with products you probably buy every day. This business is interesting because the company is focusing on science and technology to help it revise many of its business strategies and contribute to overall company goals for sustainability and corporate social responsibility. Virgin Group: This company is an interesting one because of its high profile owner, Sir Richard Branson, and the many widely diversified companies that are part of the Virgin Group.
Requirements
Write a 4–6 page business analysis to the VP of strategy in a key business unit for your selected firm. Use headings and subheadings to help organize the key points and include the following:
Explain the generic business strategies, including cost, differentiation, and focus or hybrid information, for the selected firm.
Analyze what business strategies the selected firm is using in their marketplace approach. Provide examples of how they use the strategy to position itself in a competitive environment.
Analyze the business model for the selected firm. What are their core products? How does the firm make money?
What is the customer value proposition? What is the profit proposition?Write coherently to support a central idea (in appropriate APA format) with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics as expected of a business professional.
Additional Requirements
References: Support your business analysis with at least four academic resources from the Capella University Library. Use proper APA style and format for citations and references.
Length: The body of the business analysis must be 46 doublespaced, typed pages, not including the references list.
Written communication: Demonstrate graduatelevel writing skills through accurate communication of thoughts that convey the overall goals of the analysis and do not detract from the message.
Font: Times New Roman, 12 point.
Note: Developing a comprehensive strategy assessment requires specific steps that need to be executed in a sequence. The assessments in this course are presented in sequence and must be completed in order.
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:
Competency 1 – Apply strategic theories, models, and tools to distinguish an organization's strategy. Explain the generic business strategies for the selected firm. Analyze what business strategies the firm is using in their marketplace approach.
Competency 2 – Analyze the strategic fit of an organization's business model. Analyze the business model for the selected firm.
Competency 3 – Communicate in a manner that is professional and consistent with expectations for members of the business professions. Write coherently to support a central idea (in appropriate APA format) with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics as expected of a business professional.
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