Complete Strategic Management Report
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Due May 4 by 11:59pm
Points 300
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Purpose
This assignment is intended to help you learn to do the following:
Create a strategic management report that provides analysis and recommendations for improving an organization’s ability to accomplish its mission.
Make recommendations that are well-supported and well-reasoned, based upon an assessment of an organization’s strategic situation.
Communicate strategic analysis and recommendations to diverse audiences in a clear and concise fashion.
Overview
This assignment began in Module 1 when you selected the organization you wanted to research. During Modules 2-4 you were working on a strategic management report as indicated below:
Module 1 Organization Selection
Module 2 Begin/Overview Strategic Plan
Module 3 Strategic Plan Report Continued
Module 4 Strategic Plan Report Continued
In Modules 5 and 6 you will complete this project:
Module 5 Complete Strategic Management Report
Module 6 Presentation of Strategic Management Plan
Your research included an interview with someone within the organization and information gained from your required reading, the organization’s website, and any additional appropriate scholarly or professional resources you chose to use.
Action Items
Complete your required reading including the Overview. Read all of the assignments listed in the Overview. This will provide you with an understanding of the entire strategic plan you will be writing.
Review assignments previously completed that may help you as you proceed.
Write a report of approximately 10-20 pages (adhering to APA guidelines) that includes the following sections. A full description of every step and an overview of the report is provided here.
Introduction (Step 1)
Organizational Background (Step 2)
Mission, Vision, and Purpose Assessment (Step 3)
Analysis of External Environment (Step 4)
Strategic Issues Agenda (Step 5)
Strategy Formulation (Step 6)
Implementation (Step 7)
Conclusion
Reference List
Appendices
Note: You are to cite information from your required reading, the organization’s website, and the person you interviewed. Include supporting information in an appendix. Citations and the reference list are to adhere to APA guidelines.
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Review the rubric to confirm that you have met or exceeded the requirements for this assignment.
Submission Instructions
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Grading Criteria
Read the assignment rubric to understand how your work will be assessed.
Rubric
Complete Strategic Management Report
Complete Strategic Management Report
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCohesiveness, Structure, and Organization
90 to >80.0 pts
Exceeds Expectations
Report is well developed with logical sequencing, well developed paragraphs and topics, visually appealing, strong organization and structure. Document was extremely reader-friendly (e.g., included headings, subheadings, and other formatting techniques that enabled easy understanding of technical information).
80 to >62.0 pts
Meets Expectations
Report development is acceptable, thoughts are mostly developed, and organization and structure are adequate. Document was reader-friendly (e.g., included headings, subheadings, and other formatting techniques).
62 to >0 pts
Unacceptable
Disorganized, poorly structured, development is below-par. Document was not in a reader-friendly format (e.g., did not include headings, subheadings, etc.)
90 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis and Content Assessment
90 to >80.0 pts
Exceeds Expectations
Analysis demonstrated a depth of insight, was well developed, and emerged logically from information presented. All required sections of the report were included and thorough. Critical thinking was evident.
80 to >62.0 pts
Meets Expectations
Analysis and assessment was evident and adequately developed. All required sections of the report were included and acceptable. Some critical thinking present.
62 to >0 pts
Unacceptable
Analysis and/or course content not included or minimal. Critical thinking was lacking. Some report sections missing or weak.
90 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCourse Concepts & Organization Integration
90 to >80.0 pts
Exceeds Expectations
Course concepts, interview, relevant research, and organizational information were thoroughly integrated and comprehensively addressed. A comprehensive assessment of the organization was evident. An in-depth understanding of strategic planning was demonstrated.
80 to >62.0 pts
Meets Expectations
Course concepts, interview, relevant research, and organizational information were referenced. Adequate assessment of the organization and understanding of strategic planning was demonstrated.
62 to >0 pts
Unacceptable
Course concepts, interview, and/or organizational information were not referenced or not accurately applied.
90 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLength
15 pts
Exceeds Expectations
Length falls within stated limits.
0 pts
Unacceptable
Fall over or under required length.
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA and References
15 to >12.0 pts
Exceeds Expectations
Demonstrated an excellent knowledge and application of APA guidelines.
12 to >10.0 pts
Meets Expectations
Modest errors noted applying APA guidelines.
10 to >0 pts
Unacceptable
Numerous APA errors noted.
15 pts
Total Points: 300
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