Homework: Organizational & Operational Plans for Southwest Airlines
The purpose of this homework is to assess the effectiveness of a company's operational and organizational strategies and processes.
Previously, your CLC group conducted an extensive assessment of your selected firm's external and internal environment and of the elements influencing both. Reflect on this research and analysis as you move forward assessing the next steps for the firm and how to increase value for the shareholders and stakeholders involved. This question of value is largely influenced by the firm's ability to be optimally organized and operated.
Compose a written assessment of your selected firm's organizational strategies and operational processes, evaluating what changes need to be made and what procedures need to be maintained in order to outfit the firm for increasing success.
Address each of the following issues in a 600 to 700 words paper:
i. How does the current organizational and operational structure, including the system of corporate governance, benefit the firm? How does the current organizational and operational system challenge the firm's success? What would have to change to reverse how structural issues are impeding the firm's success?
ii. How might the firm benefit from a strategic alliance? What are the risks of a strategic alliance and how might those risks be managed?
Prepare this homework according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) 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.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.