Homework: Strategic Plan for an Industry
Research, select and "analyze" a sample strategic plan in an industry with which you are familiar or interested. If all possible, one strong recommendation is to use the same company you have selected for your Strategic Plan formulation for this homework.
VERY IMPORTANT - Be sure your narrative includes the various components of a typical strategic plan. Reference Figure 1.1 "Identifying a Company's Strategy-What to Look For" in Ch. 1 of your text.
Write a minimum 2 full pages paper identifying what the plan does well, include your observations of areas for improvement.
Discuss whether the plan:
o Clearly states where the organization is going and how it will get there.
o Evaluates the organization's external and internal environments.
o Includes a people plan and addresses achievement of a diverse workforce.
o Includes corporate social responsibility and environmental sustainability.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o 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.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.