Prepare an individual strategy report (800–1000 words) that demonstrates your ability to apply strategic analysis to your organization. Integrate your personal/professional experience and cite specific company reports, which may also include original SWOT tables. Your report must address the following questions:
- Business Model – What business model does the Army 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 firm’s 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
- An 800–1000 word strategy report in document format (.doc, .docx)
- Include a title page with your name, course information, and submission date
- 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
