Assignment
a. How have or will external factors result in the overhaul of a traditional industry of your choice (such as retail or any other) as we know it? Explain and cite examples.
b. How do you currently describe the business climate globally? What are the implications for the companies in the same industry as your CLC group's company? Explain why. Please explain and cite examples.
c. The primary means for gaining and sustaining competitive advantages for companies are shifting downstream. Is that also the case in a circular economy? Explain and discuss these statements.
d. Define and give an example of a "blue ocean strategy" in a digital economy.
e. What are some key differences between BCG and IE portfolio matrices? Please consider an industry in which you have worked, are working, or would like to work when addressing the questions.
f. What is the "marketing mix" and why is it so important in strategy formulation and implementation?
g. Transferring a strategic plan into a reality can take more than planning. Provide an example of a leader who has transformed a strategic plan into a reality? How did they innovate and lead the company? What can you learn from this person?
h. Identify and discuss three reasons why market segmentation is so important to strategy implementation. Please include examples from industry you have been or would like to be associated with.
i. Describe why social responsibility and policy are key issues in strategic management and how you will integrate them in your recommendations for your CLC group's company.
j. What global and international considerations should be made when conducting business?
k. Why is it important to project the first-year financial performance on a monthly basis and the subsequent yearly budgets, on a quarterly basis? Explain.
l. How do you plan to use financial statements in your projected financial statement analysis? Provide rationale for your approach.
m. Reflect on your experience in this course. What do you consider as, potentially, the most important elements when working to improve an organization's competitive advantage and create value for all stakeholders?
n. GCU's Statement on the Integration of Faith and Work states that "Our work within the world matters to God and our neighbors, and that we honor God by serving others in ways that promote human flourishing." Select a company that demonstrates ethical behavior, social responsibility, and environmental sustainment. How does the selected organization promote human flourishing? What role does innovation and leadership play in strategic management? How does this contribute to an organization's ability to achieve and sustain competitive advantage? Provide an example and rationale.
Format your assignment 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 assignment, 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.