The final project for this course is the creation of a strategy and change management plan. This course provides a broad survey of topics that together contribute to an overall business acumen that managers need to possess in order to be successful in today’s business environment.
Organizations are looking for managers with a broad base of understanding that includes accounting, business environment analysis, employee motivation, sustainability, and how all these factors blend together with the organization’s values to influence its strategic direction and the means in which it chooses to pursue it goals.
In your final project, you will choose one of the provided case studies and assume the role of a consultant hired by the executive management of the company described in your chosen case study to construct a high-level strategy for success based on the various economic, competitive, and management challenges faced by the company.
The project is divided into three milestones, which will be submitted at various points throughout the course to scaffold learning and ensure quality final submissions. These milestones will be submitted in Modules Three, Four, and Seven. The final product will be submitted in Module Nine.
In this assignment, you will demonstrate your mastery of the following course outcomes:
Assess current performance of an organization through analysis of financial statements for informing a strategic plan
Analyze the internal and external environment of an organization for determining its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats
Develop a basic strategy to promote an organization’s goals based on the analysis of the internal and external environment
Determine appropriate key performance indicators for effectively measuring the success of a proposed strategy
Determine the impact of proposed strategic decisions across departments in an organization for identifying potential internal challenges
