For this assignment, you will refer to that same organization you have been examining during this entire course.
Compile a strategic case analysis that addresses the following items. You may reuse prior submitted material from previous units.
Be sure to use headings and subheadings to organize your paper:
Background: Write a background of the firm, including its public perceptions. What are its products or services? Who is its customer base? Explain the purpose of the firm and key factors of its global operations. How is it unique? What is its mission? How has it set ethical parameters internally or externally? You may refer to previously submitted assignments for this section.
Environment: Describe the internal and external elements of the firm. What is the internal structure of the firm? Who is the competition? What are the current external trends? You may refer to previously submitted assignments for this section.
Partnerships: Discuss any partnerships, mergers, or acquisitions. How have these entities contributed to the company’s market share of revenue?
SWOT analysis: Discuss the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of the firm. What opportunities are there for growth? How might it impact the company’s market share and revenue? What might the risks be from a global perspective? Who are its competitors? You may refer to previously submitted assignments for this section.
Global strategies: Give two examples of global strategies used by this firm. Discuss how technology may have or may not have changed its global strategies. You may refer to previously submitted assignments for this section.
Sustainability: Explain how the global firm incorporates sustainability into its operations and business strategy. You may refer to previously submitted assignments for this section.
Structure: Discuss the structure of the firm. Discuss the role of leaders as it relates to establishing an organizational culture. How does the structure impact the organizational culture? How may culture serve as part of the competitive advantage?
Leadership: Discuss examples from press releases, news articles, and/or research of how leaders support innovation. Discuss its transparency and continuous improvement initiatives. What are its leaders’ values and goals? What ethical parameters are mentioned?
Recommendations and conclusion: Conclude with at least two recommended actions for this firm with scholarly support. Explain the rationale for your recommendations.
Your paper should be 10 pages in length, not counting the title or reference pages. Use at least five sources to support your assignment. At least one source must be from the CSU Online Library. You may use the organization’s annual report as a reference. Use APA Style for this assignment.
