BUS475 Wk 5 Discussion – Evaluating Strategic Plans

Discussion Topic Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member.   Due Day 7 Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words: Keeping in mind the aspects of planning, leading, organizing, and controlling, […]

BUS475 Wk 3 Discussion – Market Trends

Discussion Topic Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member.   Due Day 7 Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words: Explain when a Balanced Scorecard would be most useful for a […]

BUS475 Wk 1 Discussion – Mission and Vision Statements

Discussion Topic Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member.   Due Day 7 Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words: How important is structure/culture compared to the other primary internal considerations […]

BUS475 Week1 Apply: Degree of Alignment

The assessments in this course give you the opportunity to design a project plan. Throughout the 5 weeks, you will choose an organization, create a project, write project metrics, and develop a plan that includes a contingency plan. You may use the course textbook and outside resources for all assessments. This week you will choose […]

BUS475 Wk 5 – Apply: Signature Assignment: Contingency Plan and Executive Presentation

Review Strategic Management-8 Most Popular Cases in Connect. Access the case studies from the folder on the main course page in Blackboard.   Project plans outline the intended course of events; however, things don’t always happen as intended. Organizations need to consider risks and develop a contingency plan. This plan is typically presented to management. […]

BUS475 Wk 4 – Apply: Signature Assignment: Project Plan

A project plan is based on research and organizational goals. To see an exemplar project plan, review the Project Plan Example. Use the Project Plan Template and the business needs identified in your Week 3 Balanced Scorecard to: Develop the project objectives. Explain what operational steps will be taken to achieve your stated objectives. Identify the responsible […]

BUS475 Week3 Apply: Project Metrics

Now that you’ve identified the organization’s SWOT, you need to determine the project and its objectives and metrics. This project should be based on an unmet opportunity for the organization, or to minimize a potential threat. What does the organization need to do to advance its goals and/or expand its competitive advantage? How will you […]