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BUS 485 Grand Canyon Week 1 Discussion 1
Pick a publicly traded company. Describe its competitive advantage
using the resource-based model of above average returns.
BUS 485 Grand Canyon Week 1 Discussion 2
What are vision and mission statements? What is their value for
the strategic management process? Select an example of strong Vision/Mission
(cite your source). What are its positive characteristics?
BUS 485 Grand Canyon Week 2 Discussion 1
Compare Google with Facebook. In terms of the five forces of
competition, do you feel these companies view one another as competitors? Why
or why not?
BUS 485 Grand Canyon Week 2 Discussion 2
Describe the elements of an organization’s external environment.
Why is it important to understand the external environment?
BUS 485 Grand Canyon Week 3 Discussion 1
Why is it important to conduct a SWOT analysis? What are the
weaknesses of a SWOT analysis? Why is that so?
BUS 485 Grand Canyon Week 3 Discussion 2
Why is sustainable competitive advantage a critical
strategy-making consideration?
BUS 485 Grand Canyon Week 4 Discussion 1
How can you determine a core competency?
BUS 485 Grand Canyon Week 4 Discussion 2
What is the relationship between capabilities and core
competencies?
BUS 485 Grand Canyon Week 5 Discussion 1
What are the different levels of diversification firms can pursue
by using different corporate level strategies and what are the advantages to
diversifying their operations?
BUS 485 Grand Canyon Week 5 Discussion 2
What do you think are the criteria a firm should use to evaluate
targets for acquisition and how should a company plan and undertake its merger
acquisition strategic initiatives?
BUS 485 Grand Canyon Week 6 Discussion 1
An international strategy can take many forms. Explain what a
global strategy is and how is it different from a multi-domestic strategy. What
are the traditional and emerging reasons/motives that firms expand
internationally?
BUS 485 Grand Canyon Week 6 Discussion 2
What are some of the special features of competing in foreign
markets?
BUS 485 Grand Canyon Week 7 Discussion 1
Discuss the role of organizational controls and explain their
importance.
BUS 485 Grand Canyon Week 7 Discussion 2
Why is it necessary to regularly evaluate business strategy?
BUS 485 Grand Canyon Week 8 Discussion 1
What are the most effective leadership styles? Why are they
effective? In your opinion, what are the least effective leadership styles?
Explain.
BUS 485 Grand Canyon Week 8 Discussion 2
Why are innovation and entrepreneurial spirit important to market
entry or market expansion? Give examples
BUS 485 Grand Canyon Week 1 Assignment
CLC – Overview for the Capstone Project
Details:
This is a Collaborative Learning Community (CLC) assignment.
Students will create a strategic business plan in teams for their
culminating project in BUS-485. The structure of this assignment is
comprehensive and integrative. It requires synthesis and evaluation of
information, skills, and knowledge developed throughout the BS program at COB.
You will be required to submit a specific section of the capstone
in each Module of the course as indicated in the assignment directions. Each
section will be due by the end of the Module in which it is assigned. Review
the Capstone Project Assignment Directions for additional information.
For your first assignment, draft an overview of your project (a
minimum of 500 words). Refer to Chapter 1 in the textbook for additional
information. Include the following in your draft:
· Briefly describe the context and your organization.
· Articulate the vision, mission, and strategy of your organization
(or business unit or division).
· Describe the nature of the business opportunity.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in
the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not
required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to
beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for
successful completion.
You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin, unless
otherwise directed by your instructor. If so directed, refer to the Student
Success Center for directions. Only Word documents can be submitted to
Turnitin.
BUS 485 Grand Canyon Week 2 Assignment 1
Details:
Students will create a strategic business plan in teams for their
culminating project in BUS-485. The structure of this assignment is
comprehensive and integrative. It requires synthesis and evaluation of
information, skills, and knowledge developed throughout the BS program at COB.
You will be required to submit a specific section of the capstone
in each Module of the course as indicated in the assignment directions. Each
section will be due by the end of the Module in which it is assigned. Review
the Capstone Project Assignment Directions for additional information.
Using the Segments of the General Environment, write the
environmental analysis for your organization developed in Module 1
(approximately 500-750 words). Refer to chapters 2 and 8 in the textbook for
additional information. Include the following in your draft:
1- Incorporate the Five Forces of Competition to help write the
industry analysis for your organization (Chapter 2, Figure 2.2 The Five Forces
of Competition Model).
2- Describe your sources of competitive advantage.
3- Using the Modes of Entry and their Characteristics (Chapter 8,
Figure 8.5), describe which mode(s) of entry you would use to expand globally
and why you selected it (even if expansion is hypothetical at this time).
Select one country, such as Canada, and discuss relevant cultural, political,
and economic factors, and any language barriers that could impact your entry.
4- Using the Parts of the External Environmental Analysis (Chapter
2, Table 2.2), identify the outlook, forecast, or trends for the type of
organization you have selected.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in
the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not
required.
This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using
the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the
rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment
criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.
You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin, unless
otherwise directed by your instructor. If so directed, refer to the Student
Success Center for directions. Only Word documents can be submitted to
Turnitin.
BUS 485 Grand Canyon Week 2 Assignment 2
CLC Exercise 2 What Does the Future Look Like?
Details:
This is a CLC assignment.
In teams, refer to Chapter 2, “Experiential Exercises – Exercise
2: What Does the Future Look Like?”
Select a trend, technology, entertainment, or design that will
significantly impact business in the near future. Your goal is to determine
which of the six dimensions of the general environment will be affected by your
selection. Create a table, utilizing the attached template, to summarize the
impact of your selection.
Consult the resources mentioned at the end of the exercise as a
starting point for your research. You may need to consult additional sources as
well.
Your table should clearly identify the selected trend, technology,
entertainment, or design and provide a brief explanation of its forecasted
impact on business in the near future.
The table should also be accompanied by a 250-500-word summary of
the significance of your findings and a reference page in APA format that
includes a minimum of six reputable sources (e.g., trade magazines, academic
journals, professional/government websites) you consulted to locate information
for your table.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in
the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is/is
not required.
This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using
the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the
rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment
criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.
You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin, unless
otherwise directed by your instructor. If so directed, refer to the Student
Success Center for directions. Only Word documents can be submitted to
Turnitin.
BUS 485 Grand Canyon Week 3 Assignment
Marketing Plan for the Capstone Project
Details:
Students will create a strategic business plan for their
culminating project in BUS-485. The structure of this assignment is
comprehensive and integrative. It requires synthesis and evaluation of
information, skills, and knowledge developed throughout the BS program at COB.
You will be required to submit a specific section of the capstone
in each Module of the course as indicated in the assignment directions. Each
section will be due by the end of the Module in which it is assigned. Review
the Capstone Project Assignment Directions for additional information.
Write the Marketing Plan for your organization (750-1,000 words).
Use the topic material articles and the textbook to help in completing the
assignment.
Address the following:
1- Describe the target market.
2- Identify the size of your potential target market.
3- Include a SWOT analysis (use a two by two table in Word).
4- Describe the 4Ps of marketing in your organization
(product/positioning, pricing, promotion, and placement). If you have a service
organization, you may consider describing the 4Is (intangibility,
inconsistency, inseparability, and inventory).
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in
the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not
required.
This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using
the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the
rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment
criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to
the directions in the Student Success Center. Only Word documents can be
submitted to Turnitin.
BUS 485 Grand Canyon Week 4 Assignment
Organizational Plan
Details:
Students will create a strategic business plan for their
culminating project in BUS-485. The structure of this assignment is
comprehensive and integrative. It requires synthesis and evaluation of
information, skills, and knowledge developed throughout the BS program at COB.
You will be required to submit a specific section of the capstone
in each Module of the course as indicated in the assignment directions. Each
section will be due by the end of the Module in which it is assigned. Review
the Capstone Project Assignment Directions for additional information.
Write the Organizational Plan for your organization (a minimum of
500 words). Refer to chapters 4 and 6 in the textbook for additional
information.
Describe who will comprise your management team and what talents
or skills each of the team members will bring to the organization. Include a
simple organizational chart.
Outline a McKinsey 7-S Assessment/Model (strategy, structure,
systems, shared values, style, staff, skills) as it applies to your business.
Review the McKinsey 7-S Resources in the topic materials for additional
information on completing this section.
Describe your business-level strategy (chapter 4 – cost leadership
or differentiated) and explain how it fits with the corporate-level strategy
(chapter 6 – low, medium, or high differentiation plus value creating, value
neutral, or value reducing) for your organization.
Operational Plan
Write the Operational Plan for your organization (a minimum of 500
words). Refer to chapter 3 and pages 88, 113, and 116 in the textbook for
additional information. Address the following in the plan:
Describe the supply chain for your prospective organization. Where
does your organization bring value in this supply chain?
Identify your main partners and suppliers. What are their
locations? What is your contingency plan?
Explain how you will optimize operational effectiveness in your
organization.
Consider your operational plan from a value chain perspective and
identify and discuss the primary and support activities (financial, human
resources, and information systems management).
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in
the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not
required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to
beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for
successful completion.
BUS 485 Grand Canyon Week 5 Assignment
CLC Financial Plan for the Capstone Project
Details:
This is a Collaborative Learning Community (CLC) assignment.
Write the Financial Plan for your organization (a minimum of 500
words). Create the accompanying spreadsheet(s) and address the following in
your plan:
Using Excel, create a three-year pro forma income statement for
your organization (or product/service). Review the resources in the topic
materials for additional information.
Calculate your financial break-even point: BEP= Fixed Costs/ (unit
price – variable unit costs).
Identify possible sources for investment capital if required
(friends, family, banks, USSBA, etc.).
Explain how you will use financial information to help you craft
your business strategy.
Identify the key financial ratios you will use to measure the
performance of your organization to determine success.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in
the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not
required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to
beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for
successful completion.
BUS 485 Grand Canyon Week 6 Assignment 1 CLC
Details:
This is a Collaborative Learning Community (CLC) assignment.
Create the Milestones Schedule and Critical Risks Assessment for
your organization (a minimum of 500 words). Refer to Chapter 9 in the textbook
and the topic material resources for additional information.
Describe the preferred timing and objectives for your business
plan. Create a visual tht includes critical decisions and dates in any of the
following formats: Excel spreadsheet, Gantt chart, network diagram, or task
list. Refer to the resources on charting and diagramming project progress in
the Topic Materials for additional information on creating your Milestone
Schedule.
Create contingency plans to address major problems or setbacks as
they occur.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in
the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not
required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to
beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for
successful completion.
BUS 485 Grand Canyon Week 6 Assignment 2 CLC
Exercise 2 Where Next
Details:
This is a CLC assignment.
In teams, refer to chapter 8, “Experiential Exercises — Exercise
2: Where Next?”
Though the assignment dictates that you are consultants to a
multinational fast-food restaurant company, you may select a company from any
industry that is of interest to the team.
Utilizing the resources provided in the assignment as a starting
point, your team should conduct research and formulate a strategic
recommendation to the company about international expansion that addresses the
four questions listed at the end of the exercise.
Present your recommendation in a visually engaging, professionally
designed PowerPoint presentation (10-15 slides). Be sure to include evidence to
justify your recommendations. Include a reference slide with a minimum of six
reputable sources (e.g., trade magazines, academic journals,
professional/government websites) you consulted to locate information for your
recommendation.
Include the speaking notes you would utilize if you were actually
going to deliver your presentation.
APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is
expected.
This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using
the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the
rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment
criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.
BUS 485 Grand Canyon Week 7 Assignment 1 CLC
Strategic Leadership and Entrepreneurship for the Capstone Project
Details:
This is a Collaborative Learning Community (CLC) assignment.
Write the Strategic Leadership and Entrepreneurship section for
your Capstone project (a minimum of 500 words). Refer to Chapter 12 in the
textbook for additional information. Be sure to address the following
questions:
What is the leader’s sphere of influence in your organization?
Based on this, what impact can the leader have on the implementation of your
business plan?
What potential leadership bias could impact the development or
progress of your organization’s development?
What hurdles do you anticipate?
What leadership style(s) will a leader in your organization have
to demonstrate? How could you incorporate Servant Leadership?
What are potential strengths and weaknesses as they relate to your
business?
How can the leadership in your organization impact and influence
others and deliver the results you expect?
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in
the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not
required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to
beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for
successful completion.
BUS 485 Grand Canyon Week 7 Assignment 2
Benchmark Assignment Executive Summary
As your team has worked through the business plan, it is important
for leaders to develop their vision for the future of their organization.
Individually develop an Executive Summary (a minimum of 500 words) for your
team’s strategic business plan. Describe each section of the plan in a few
sentences so the reader better understands an overview of your business plan.
Include suggestions for strategic management within your organization that
considers both internal and external factors to support the growth of your
organization. Prior to completing the Final Strategic Business Plan, share your
vision with the members of your team and integrate appropriate strategic
management decisions in your final business plan.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the
APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not
required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to
beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for
successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please
refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.
BUS 485 Grand Canyon Week 8 Assignment 1
CLC Final Revised Capstone Business Plan Project
Final Strategic Business Plan
This is a Collaborative Learning Community (CLC) assignment.
Integrate the components developed in each topic into a finalized
strategic business plan. Incorporate any feedback from your instructor into the
final document as well. The document should include appropriate headings for
each section. Review “Capstone Project Template” in the Course Materials for a
formatting sample. You should cite and reference 7-10 secondary sources in your
final draft. Your final document should be between 4,250-5,250 words.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in
the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not
required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to
beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for
successful completion.
BUS 485 Grand Canyon Week 8 Assignment 2 Benchmark
Capstone Presentation
Details:
Create a visually engaging, professionally designed PowerPoint
presentation (10-15 slides) to deliver the findings of your Capstone project.
Your presentation will be evaluated based on the following:
Organization
Content
Delivery
Professional appeal
Slide design
Effective communication skills
Include a reference slide with a minimum of six reputable sources
(e.g., trade magazines, academic journals, professional/government websites)
you consulted to locate information for your presentation (these may be
resources utilized for your Capstone). Include speaking notes for each slide.
Students may take the notes from your Capstone project. Students will be
individually graded based on the provided rubric and are required to
effectively communicate their group’s business plan in their PowerPoint
presentation.
While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment,
solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be
presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style
Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to
beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for
successful completion.
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