- A common tool used in strategic planning is the S.W.O.T. analysis. Pick a company you are familiar with and complete a SWOT analysis for it describing 5 each of Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats.
- How can a SWOT analysis help a company develop a strategic plan that will be successful?
- Describe the four functions of management. What role do these play in the strategic decision making process?
8:37 PM (CDT) Privacy Policy Terms of Use About Our Ads Contact Us © 2018 American InterContinental University. All Rights Reserved. Authorized Users Only. Unit 4 Discussion Board Assignment Details Assignment Description The Discussion Board (DB) is part of the core of online learning. Classroom discussion in an online environment requires the active participation of students and the instructor to create robust interaction and dialogue. Every student is expected to create an original response to the openended DB question as well as engage in dialogue by responding to posts created by others throughout the week. At the end of each unit, DB participation will be assessed based on both level of engagement and the quality of the contribution to the discussion. At a minimum, each student will be expected to post an original and thoughtful response to the DB question and contribute to the weekly dialogue by responding to at least two other posts, either the instructor's response to one of your posts, or posts from students. The first contribution must be posted before midnight (Central Time) on Friday of each week. Two additional responses are required, each on different days, after Friday of each week. Students are highly encouraged to engage on the Discussion Board early and often at a minimum of three (3) different days each week, as this promotes learning and is an important factor in grading for the Discussion Board assignment. The purpose of the Discussion Board is to allow students to learn through sharing ideas and experiences as they relate to course content and the DB question. Because it is not possible to engage in twoway dialogue after a conversation has ended, no posts to the DB will be accepted after the end of each unit. Assignment Details This DB has three parts. 1. A common tool used in strategic planning is the S.W.O.T. analysis. Pick a company you are familiar with and complete a SWOT analysis for it describing 5 each of Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats. 2. How can a SWOT analysis help a company develop a strategic plan that will be successful? 3. Describe the four functions of management. What role do these play in the strategic decision making process? In your own words, please post a response to the Discussion Board and comment on other postings. You will be graded on the quality of your postings. For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials. Please submit your assignment. Your assignment will be graded in accordance with the following criteria. Click here to view the grading rubric. Reading Assignment MGMT499 Library Research guide located in the Library and accessed via the “Research Guides” tab https://studentlogin.aiuniv.edu/Library/CourseGuides/5/Tutorials/mgmt499libraryresearchguide.pdf MUSE for Unit 4 located in the Course Resources tab: Unit 4: Conceptualizing a New Business Unit 4: Introduction to Strategic Planning Unit 4: Cost Leadership and Differentiation Unit 4: Success & the Four Functions of Management Unit 4: SWOT Analysis Unit 4: Company Strategy Assignment Objectives Assess general leadership skills with emphasis on the area of concentration Assess leadership, interpersonal skills, and earned values with emphasis on the area of concentration Construct performance baselines and manage and measure performance Evaluate the management practices in an organization Other Information There is no additional information to display at this time. Legend Extra Credit View Assignment Rubric Assignment Overview Type: Discussion Board Unit: Successful Management Due Date: Tue, 4/10/18 Grading Type: Numeric Points Possible: 50 Points Earned: 0 Deliverable Length: See assignment details Go To: Assignment Details Learning Materials Reading Assignment My Work: Online Deliverables: Discussion Board 8:37 PM (CDT) Privacy Policy Terms of Use About Our Ads Contact Us © 2018 American InterContinental University. All Rights Reserved. Authorized Users Only. Unit 4 Discussion Board Assignment Details Assignment Description The Discussion Board (DB) is part of the core of online learning. Classroom discussion in an online environment requires the active participation of students and the instructor to create robust interaction and dialogue. Every student is expected to create an original response to the openended DB question as well as engage in dialogue by responding to posts created by others throughout the week. At the end of each unit, DB participation will be assessed based on both level of engagement and the quality of the contribution to the discussion. At a minimum, each student will be expected to post an original and thoughtful response to the DB question and contribute to the weekly dialogue by responding to at least two other posts, either the instructor's response to one of your posts, or posts from students. The first contribution must be posted before midnight (Central Time) on Friday of each week. Two additional responses are required, each on different days, after Friday of each week. Students are highly encouraged to engage on the Discussion Board early and often at a minimum of three (3) different days each week, as this promotes learning and is an important factor in grading for the Discussion Board assignment. The purpose of the Discussion Board is to allow students to learn through sharing ideas and experiences as they relate to course content and the DB question. Because it is not possible to engage in twoway dialogue after a conversation has ended, no posts to the DB will be accepted after the end of each unit. Assignment Details This DB has three parts. 1. A common tool used in strategic planning is the S.W.O.T. analysis. Pick a company you are familiar with and complete a SWOT analysis for it describing 5 each of Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats. 2. How can a SWOT analysis help a company develop a strategic plan that will be successful? 3. Describe the four functions of management. What role do these play in the strategic decision making process? In your own words, please post a response to the Discussion Board and comment on other postings. You will be graded on the quality of your postings. For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials. Please submit your assignment. Your assignment will be graded in accordance with the following criteria. Click here to view the grading rubric. Reading Assignment MGMT499 Library Research guide located in the Library and accessed via the “Research Guides” tab https://studentlogin.aiuniv.edu/Library/CourseGuides/5/Tutorials/mgmt499libraryresearchguide.pdf MUSE for Unit 4 located in the Course Resources tab: Unit 4: Conceptualizing a New Business Unit 4: Introduction to Strategic Planning Unit 4: Cost Leadership and Differentiation Unit 4: Success & the Four Functions of Management Unit 4: SWOT Analysis Unit 4: Company Strategy Assignment Objectives Assess general leadership skills with emphasis on the area of concentration Assess leadership, interpersonal skills, and earned values with emphasis on the area of concentration Construct performance baselines and manage and measure performance Evaluate the management practices in an organization Other Information There is no additional information to display at this time. Legend Extra Credit View Assignment Rubric Assignment Overview Type: Discussion Board Unit: Successful Management Due Date: Tue, 4/10/18 Grading Type: Numeric Points Possible: 50 Points Earned: 0 Deliverable Length: See assignment details Go To: Assignment Details Learning Materials Reading Assignment My Work: Online Deliverables: Discussion Board