SLp 3
STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT: EXTERNAL ANALYSIS AND SWOT
An
external analysis is very important for the success and survivability of a
company. For the second part of the SLP project, I want you to look outside the
company.
What are the major threats
to the organization’s ability to compete and succeed?What are the major
opportunities available to improve the organization’s ability to compete
and succeed?
Write 23
pages on this issue and try to think creatively. I am more interested in you
really thinking this through than I am with research and facts.
You do
not need to disclose any private information. But it should be fun to play the
role of an organizational strategist for the moment and analyze what the major
external threats and outside opportunities are at play.
Note: Reports/assignments will not be
accepted without proper citations and references. Use the sources from the
background material together with the sources you find on your own.

SLP 4

STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT: INTERNAL ANALYSIS AND SWOT
Internal
Analysis of the Company
It is
important to conduct an internal analysis to find the strengths and weaknesses
of the company. Therefore, for this part of the SLP project, we will look
inside your chosen organization.
Read the
information in the background material, look for more information, and then
write a 2- to 3-page report for your professor by answering the following
questions:
What are the two or three
biggest strengths the organization has that allow it to make the company’s
vision come to fruition?What are its main
competitive advantages? Keep in mind that if you are reporting on a
military unit you may have to be a bit creative here. But chances are your
unit, or even branch of the military, does compete for funding and
resources with other units. Every organization wants to rank among the
best of their peers.What internal weaknesses can
you find?

SLp 5

STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT: STRATEGIC CHOICES AND IMPLEMENTATION
Business Applications, Analytical Decision Making, and Problem
Solving
The present course is conceptually linked to MGT301, and in this assignment
it is necessary to look back at the Module 5 SLP in MGT301. You should recall
the attention given to building business analytical decision making, critical
thinking, and problem-solving skills in that course.
Your capstone course BUS499, which will be taken during your final session,
will be conceptually linked to this course as well. In short, this strategic
management course is a second in a series specifically developed to assess your
analytical decision making, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Your
writing and essay delivery skills will also be assessed.
Assignment: Prepare a final paper to prospective investors
based on the work you have done to date in this course. In this course you have
identified the major mission, vision, and goals; you know the stakeholders; you
looked at the organization from a SWOT perspective; and you know what
challenges the company faces. What do investors need to know based on your
analysis?
Keep in mind that this SLP submission is the second in a series of three SLP
submissions (which are administered in Module 5 of three core courses) and
designed to assess your analytical decision making, critical thinking, and
problem-solving skills. Note that your writing and delivery skills are also
assessed.
SLp 3STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT: EXTERNAL ANALYSIS AND SWOTAn
external analysis is very important for the success and survivability of a
company. For the second part of the SLP project, I want you to look outside the
company.Write 23
pages on this issue and try to think creatively. I am more interested in you
really thinking this through than I am with research and facts.You do
not need to disclose any private information. But it should be fun to play the
role of an organizational strategist for the moment and analyze what the major
external threats and outside opportunities are at play.Note: Reports/assignments will not be
accepted without proper citations and references. Use the sources from the
background material together with the sources you find on your own.SLP 4STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT: INTERNAL ANALYSIS AND SWOTInternal
Analysis of the CompanyIt is
important to conduct an internal analysis to find the strengths and weaknesses
of the company. Therefore, for this part of the SLP project, we will look
inside your chosen organization.Read the
information in the background material, look for more information, and then
write a 2- to 3-page report for your professor by answering the following
questions:SLp 5Business Applications, Analytical Decision Making, and Problem
SolvingThe present course is conceptually linked to MGT301, and in this assignment
it is necessary to look back at the Module 5 SLP in MGT301. You should recall
the attention given to building business analytical decision making, critical
thinking, and problem-solving skills in that course.Your capstone course BUS499, which will be taken during your final session,
will be conceptually linked to this course as well. In short, this strategic
management course is a second in a series specifically developed to assess your
analytical decision making, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Your
writing and essay delivery skills will also be assessed.Assignment: Prepare a final paper to prospective investors
based on the work you have done to date in this course. In this course you have
identified the major mission, vision, and goals; you know the stakeholders; you
looked at the organization from a SWOT perspective; and you know what
challenges the company faces. What do investors need to know based on your
analysis?Keep in mind that this SLP submission is the second in a series of three SLP
submissions (which are administered in Module 5 of three core courses) and
designed to assess your analytical decision making, critical thinking, and
problem-solving skills. Note that your writing and delivery skills are also
assessed.