Assignemnt
Selection of the Firm
Determine an organization you will analyze and evaluate over the six weeks of this course. The organization can be one in which you work, one in which you have access, or one of such substance that significant internet material is available for your use.
Write a 1000-1200 word paper:
• Describe the nature of the organization (provide industry, product/service, a brief history, and position in relation to competition)
• Develop an organizational chart for the proposed organization.
o Include the title of positions and a brief description of the positions' duties and responsibilities.
- Tip: Watch the recommended video titled, Create Organizational Chart in Office Word 2013-Very Simple Tip.
• Discuss the business strategy of your selected company, (Read article on Porter's Generic Strategies)
• Define the specific area of the business you plan to address.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.
Referenves
Text
Read Commonsense Talent Management:
• Chapter 1: Why Read This Book? The Good, the Great, and the Stupidus Maximus Award 1
• Chapter 2: Strategic HR: What It Is, Why It Is Important, and Why It Is Often Difficult
Articles
Porter, M. (2008). The five competitive forces that shape strategy. Harvard Business Review(1), 78. Retreieved from Ashford University library.
Porter, M. (2010). Porter's Generic Strategies (Links to an external site.). Retrieved from https://www.quickmba.com/strategy/generic.shtml
Multimedia
Education Unlocked. (2013). Porter's Generic Strategies [Youtube Video file].