Essay Homework
Every student conducts research on his/her EMPLOYER for this homework (For full-time students, ask the instructor for the selection of companies). The goal of this exercise is to solve a problem that the company faces and provide the firm a recommendation of strategic actions so that the firm can improve its performance. You are expected to employ the tools we discuss in this course to analyze and support your analyses and recommendation (e.g., VRIS framework, core competencies, business level/corporate level strategies, etc.). Your report should include, but not limited to, the following analyses:
a. Identify the company and industry/industries that the company competes in.
b. Identify the corporate and business level strategies of the company.
c. Identify the core competencies of the company, if any, and employ the VRIS framework to analyze the core competency of the company and its weaknesses/problems.
d. Identify the problem that you want to help the firm resolve
e. Summarize your recommendation to the company.
f. Explain the rationale of your recommendation by outlining the strategic analytical tools and analyses that you have conducted.
g. How your recommendation helps the company gain and potentially sustain competitive advantage.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
a. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
b. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
c. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.