Assignment 1: Case Study IKEAAssignment 3: IKEA Revisited
Due Week 7, Day 7 (Weight: 12%)
The following are specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment:
? Understand critical success factors in achieving strategic objectives.
? Apply a variety of qualitative and quantitative business analysis techniques.
? Use technology and information resources to research issues in business strategy.
? Write clearly and communicate effectively about business strategy using proper writing
mechanics and appropriate media.Write a 3-5 page paper in which you do the following:1. Discuss the most likely IKEA core competency, how you would test whether this is truly a
core competency, and the steps you would recommend that IKEA take if it isnt.2. Compose a 1-2 page memo to advise a company that is entering into a strategic alliance
what it must do to increase the chances of success. Address at least three issues the
company will likely faceAssignment 2: Strategic Options and OpportunitiesDue Week 5, Day 7 (Weight: 12%)The following are specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment: Analyze the various stages in the strategy development and planning processes. Assess external opportunities, threats, and internal organizational capabilities. Use technology and information resources to research issues in business strategy. Write clearly and communicate effectively about business strategy using proper writing mechanics and appropriate media.Research
the current strategic options and opportunities for one of the
following companies: Lowes, Honda, GEICO, McDonalds, Nike, FedEx,
Amazon, Proctor & Gamble, or Disney. Write a 3-5 page paper in which
you do the following:1. Identify the companys principal
competitors and describe the kind of competition they currently present
(traditional, potential, and oblique).2. Generate at least three strategic options for the firm you have chosen.3.
With your strategic options defined, suggest at least three specific
criteria to evaluate these options. Provide a rationale for each of the
criteria.4. Choose the best strategic option based on your
evaluation criteria. (If your criteria require quantitative
considerations, it is only necessary to make rough estimates. You do not
need to make a detailed quantitative analysis.)Dominos Pizza case studySupply chain management enables companies to work with suppliers to obtain materials needed to produce their own goods and services. Effectively managing supply chains helps companies streamline processes, cut costs, and maximize profits.For this assignment, you’ll read and analyze a case study about Domino’s supply chain management. In a 6-8 page paper, you’ll identify how Domino’s uses its supply chain to gain a competitive advantage. You’ll examine how the supply chain creates value and how it is impacted when a company changes it focus. Lastly, you’ll provide a recommendation on whether Domino’s should apply its U.S. supply chain model to an expanding international operation.Answer the following questions about the Domino’s case study: 1. Describe how Domino’s supply chain creates value to provide a competitive advantage. 2. What did increased transparency do for Domino’s? Were the risks worthwhile? 3. How did the centralized supply chain model enable Domino’s to roll out new pizza recipes in the U.S.? 4. Should John Macksood apply Domino’s domestic supply chain model to its expanding international operations? Explain and justify your recommendation, including its financial impact..png” alt=”Inline image 1″>
Assignment 1: Case Study IKEAAssignment 3: IKEA Revisited
Due Week 7, Day 7 (Weight: 12%)
The following are specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment:
? Understand critical success factors in achieving strategic objectives.
? Apply a variety of qualitative and quantitative business analysis techniques.
? Use technology and information resources to research issues in business strategy.
? Write clearly and communicate effectively about business strategy using proper writing
mechanics and appropriate media.Write a 3-5 page paper in which you do the following:1. Discuss the most likely IKEA core competency, how you would test whether this is truly a
core competency, and the steps you would recommend that IKEA take if it isnt.2. Compose a 1-2 page memo to advise a company that is entering into a strategic alliance
what it must do to increase the chances of success. Address at least three issues the
company will likely faceAssignment 2: Strategic Options and OpportunitiesDue Week 5, Day 7 (Weight: 12%)The following are specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment: Analyze the various stages in the strategy development and planning processes. Assess external opportunities, threats, and internal organizational capabilities. Use technology and information resources to research issues in business strategy. Write clearly and communicate effectively about business strategy using proper writing mechanics and appropriate media.Research
the current strategic options and opportunities for one of the
following companies: Lowes, Honda, GEICO, McDonalds, Nike, FedEx,
Amazon, Proctor & Gamble, or Disney. Write a 3-5 page paper in which
you do the following:1. Identify the companys principal
competitors and describe the kind of competition they currently present
(traditional, potential, and oblique).2. Generate at least three strategic options for the firm you have chosen.3.
With your strategic options defined, suggest at least three specific
criteria to evaluate these options. Provide a rationale for each of the
criteria.4. Choose the best strategic option based on your
evaluation criteria. (If your criteria require quantitative
considerations, it is only necessary to make rough estimates. You do not
need to make a detailed quantitative analysis.)Dominos Pizza case studySupply chain management enables companies to work with suppliers to obtain materials needed to produce their own goods and services. Effectively managing supply chains helps companies streamline processes, cut costs, and maximize profits.For this assignment, you’ll read and analyze a case study about Domino’s supply chain management. In a 6-8 page paper, you’ll identify how Domino’s uses its supply chain to gain a competitive advantage. You’ll examine how the supply chain creates value and how it is impacted when a company changes it focus. Lastly, you’ll provide a recommendation on whether Domino’s should apply its U.S. supply chain model to an expanding international operation.Answer the following questions about the Domino’s case study: 1. Describe how Domino’s supply chain creates value to provide a competitive advantage. 2. What did increased transparency do for Domino’s? Were the risks worthwhile? 3. How did the centralized supply chain model enable Domino’s to roll out new pizza recipes in the U.S.? 4. Should John Macksood apply Domino’s domestic supply chain model to its expanding international operations? Explain and justify your recommendation, including its financial impact.