Homework: Strategic Analysis
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 by searching the following databases:
o Business Source Complete
o Plunkett Research Online
Conduct a strategic analysis of the company's 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 words analysis. When writing your analysis, complete the following:
o Evaluate the company's current financial plan, including charts and/or graphs showing financial data from the struggling company, and make recommendations for improvement.
o Determine strategies for achieving a sustainable competitive advantage in the marketplace and increasing financial performance.
o Create a plan to implement the strategies you selected.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.