MGTCB/576: Competency 3 Assessment

Pt. 1: Learning Organizations and Value Creations

Review the 5 key elements of a learning organization (Ch. 11 of Strategic Management by Dess).

Evaluate the extent to whichhigh, medium, or lowthe company you selected epitomizes each of the 6 elements.

In 1-3 sentences, justify the rating you assigned to each key element with examples.

Recommend at least 1 step the organizations leaders could take to enhance 1 of the elements and explain how that could help the organization create more value.

Cite references to support your assignment.

Pt. 2: Strategic Recommendation Memo

Write a 4- to 6-page memo to the CEO of the company youve been assessing throughout the course, outlining your plan to create economic, social, and environmental value. In your memo, include the following items:

• An executive summary of the memo
• A summary of the organizations strengths and weaknesses from Competency 1 Assessment, Part 1, and recommendations for converting weaknesses into strengths
• A summary of your findings on Porters five forces from Competency 2 Assessment, Part 1
• A summary of your findings on the diamond of national advantage from Competency 2 Assessment, Part 2
• A summary of your analysis of the firm as a learning organization from Part 1 of this assessment
• Strategic recommendations based on your previous work in this course. Include the opportunity identified in Competency 1 Assessment, Part 2, the move into the country identified in Competency 2 Assessment, Part 2, and any recommended moves toward being a learning organization. Provide a rationale for each recommendation.

Cite references to support your assignment.