Unit 2-Diamone

Purpose:

To evaluate your ability to apply strategic analysis tools to an organization and assess how internal factors contribute to competitive advantage.

Associated Skills

• Knowledge of strategic analysis frameworks
• Skill in applying analytical tools to organizational contexts
• Ability to evaluate organizational strengths and weaknesses
• Demonstration of critical thinking in strategic assessment

Instructions

Prepare an individual strategy report ( words) that demonstrates your ability to apply strategic analysis to your organization. Integrate your personal/professional experience, cite specific company reports, and include original SWOT tables. Your report must address the following questions:

• Business Model What business model does your company use, and how does it create and deliver value?
• Vision and Mission What is your organization’s stated vision and mission?
• Sustainable Competitive Advantage What objective evidence exists that your organization’s vision, mission, and objectives are contributing to a sustainable competitive advantage?
• Three Tests of a Winning Strategy To qualify as a winning strategy, a strategy has to pass the Three Tests of a Winning Strategy. These tests are:
• The Competitive Advantage Test Is the strategy resulting in better strategic performance?
• The Goodness of Fit Test How well does the strategy fit the firms situation?
• The Performance Test Is the strategy producing better financial performance?
• Briefly discuss what objective evidence suggests your organization’s vision, mission, and objectives support its strategy, using the Three Tests of a Winning Strategy (fit, competitive advantage, and performance). (We will explore these tests in more depth in later assignments.) (Reference article – How to Know Your Strategy is a Winner, by Brian Kiprop (March 31, 2022)

In completing your report, be sure to:

• Introduce your argument clearly and logically.
• Define and explain key terms to demonstrate understanding of course concepts.
• Present well-reasoned analysis supported by independently verifiable evidence.
• Cite relevant sources appropriately.

Deliverables

1. An word strategy report in document format (.doc, .docx, or .pdf)
2. Include a title page with your name, course information, and submission date
3. Include a reference list in appropriate format

Submission Guidelines / Criteria for Success

• Your analysis should demonstrate critical thinking about how internal factors contribute to your organization’s strategic position
• Include specific examples from your organization that illustrate theoretical concepts
• Ensure all claims are supported by evidence from company documents, industry reports, or other credible sources
• Organize your report with clear section headings that correspond to the required elements
• Proofread carefully for grammar, spelling, and clarity
• Submit your completed assignment through the course learning management system