You can choose the company, as long as company that is having financial difficulties or is on the brink of bankruptcy.
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In Wk 2, you completed a SWOT analysis on a successful company that demonstrated a sustainable competitive advantage in the marketplace. Now, you will shift your focus to look at a company that is failing or experiencing challenges in the area of financial performance.
Select and research a company that is having financial difficulties or is on the brink of bankruptcy. Review Where Can I Find a Company’s Annual Report and Its SEC Filings? from Investopedia.
You can also access specific information about a variety of businesses in the University Library by searching the following databases:
University Library > Research Databases > B > Business Source Complete
University Library > Research Databases > E > EDGAR
University Library > Research Databases > P > Plunkett Research Online
Conduct a strategic analysis of the companys current financial operations. Determine strategies for achieving a sustainable competitive advantage in the marketplace and increasing financial performance.
Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word analysis. When writing your analysis, complete the following:
Evaluate the companys current financial plan, including charts and/or graphs showing financial data from the struggling company, and make recommendations for improvement.
Determine strategies for achieving a sustainable competitive advantage in the marketplace and increasing financial performance.
