Homework: Strategy and Business Models Exercise
In this homework, students will apply the concepts of business models and strategies to a real company. Students will have the opportunity to assess why these components work for the company, and what skills it takes for management to develop these long-term plans.
In 500 words or more, choose a company in the IT industry and describe its business strategy and business model. Why does this strategy and model work (or not work) for the business? Explain what skills you employed and how you used them to assess the chosen company's IT decisions. What additional skills would be needed for a professional to implement changes within this company? What security issues are unique to the business/industry (e.g. finance, production, international product distribution, SCADA, political, defense etc.)? What steps/solutions would be necessary for this company?
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.