Module 2 - Case
THE SOCIO-POLITICAL COMPASS
Assignment Overview
In the Module 2 Case, we will examine the innumerable ways in which the external environment affects the choice of strategy (creation of threats and opportunities), and how the external environment affects an organization's chosen strategic direction.
Let's begin here by reading the following case concerning McCain Foods (note that there are several pages of text):
How McCain responds to changes in the external environment. (2014). The Times 100.
Using the Times 100 article above, write a 6- to 7-page paper in which you address the following:
After performing some current research on McKain Foods, use SLEPT analysis to critically assess the external environment of McCain Foods, and determine the extent to which the company's strategies should be adjusted pursuant to the opportunities and/or threats presenting themselves in the external environment.
Keys to the Assignment
In a 6- to 7-page paper, do the following:
• Describe the strategy (or strategies) followed by McCain Foods.
• Using the SLEPT analysis tool, assess the external environment of McCain Foods. What are the major opportunities and threats presented by the external environment? Be sure that you include the most current information about the company.
• Based on your research and informed analysis, should McCain Foods consider making any adjustments to the strategy or strategies you described above? Why or why not? Provide clear, rational support for your answer.
• How effectively do you believe McCain Foods has been in responding to changes in the external environment? Discuss.
• Be sure to use a minimum of three library sources in support of your answers!
Module 2 - SLP
THE SOCIO-POLITICAL COMPASS
Assignment Overview
In the Module 2 SLP, you will determine the most salient environmental threats and opportunities currently facing your target organization.
Assignment
Write a 3-page paper in which you address the following:
Evaluate the external environment of your selected organization, determining the extent to which opportunities exceed threats, or threats exceed opportunities.
Keys to the Assignment
The key aspects of this assignment that should be covered in your 3-page paper include the following:
• Define and discuss the most significant environmental threat or threats that currently confront the organization you selected in the Module 1 SLP.
• Discuss the most important opportunities faced by your organization.
• Do environmental threats outweigh opportunities, or do opportunities outweigh the target organization's threats? Explain.
• Based on your assessment, how do you believe your organization should respond to its active environmental threats? How should it take advantage of opportunities that might exist at present?
• Required Resources
• How McCain responds to changes in the external environment. (2014). The Times 100. Retrieved on April 29, 2014, from • Kukalis, S. (2009).
Survey of recent developments in strategic management: Implications for practitioners. International Journal of Management, 26(1), 99-106. Retrieved from ProQuest.
• Makos, J. (2016). What is environmental analysis? PESTLE Analysis.
• Slept analysis. (2014). The Times 100.
• What is PESTLE Analysis? (2014). PESTLE Analysis.