Assignment:
Submit 1,500-word written case analysis of Case #2 "Whole Foods" in accordance with the Case Analysis Guideline from the "Guide to Case Analysis. Both of which are listed below...
As a standard format use the 5 steps when evaluating this case:
1. Problem Statement - Defining the issue(s) and establish the all the pertinent facts in the case
2. Determine the Root Cause(s) of the Problem-How it arose, how it got to this point. This is where the analysis starts.
3. Generating alternative solutions: what might be some ways to resolve the problems identified? Propose some alternative solutions and analyzing and evaluate these alternatives.
4. Identify the choice - which solution best solves the problem and why (provide some rationale).
5. Develop an action plan to /implement your proposed solution: what will it look like to implement the solution, and what steps should be taken?
• 1,500 word case analysis. Word count does not include charts, graphs, or references.
- Include charts/graphs to add depth to your words.
• APA 6th edition
- For citing of resources: You will need to include in-text references with only either the author's last name or a short title of the work and the page number in parentheses after the material from that work. The in-text references are included in the word count. The resource page is not included in the word count.
• Required resources: Other than the textbook, you must include at least 2 peer-reviewed resources that add credibility to your case study. Add the (CORRECT) page number where you referenced the source into your in-text citation.
• Textbook used:Gamble, J.E., Thompson, A.A; and Peteraf, M.A. (2014). Essentials of Strategic Management: The Quest for Competitive Advantage, 5th edition. Boston: McGraw-Hill/Irwin, 2017. ISBN 9781259546983.
I have uploaded pages, 239 to 267 of the textbook chapter that will be used to complete this case study on Whole Foods.
I have also uploaded the case study requirements that are specific to the use of completing this case study.
APA 6th edition format and citation.
All in text citation must include: AUTHOR LAST NAME, YEAR, PAGE NUMBER.
Word count: 1,500
Include 2 or more peer-reviewed articles citations along with citations from the textbook (use the attached documents for use of textbook).
READ the entire Whole Foods case study requirements and guidelines document to know what the expected outcome is to be and to also find guidelines for writing.