Question.4192 - Module 2 Discussion As described in Chapter 2 of e-text, “strategic planning is the managerial decision process that matches a firm’s resources (such as its financial assets and workforce) and capabilities (the things it can do well because of its expertise and experience) to its market opportunities for long-term growth. Choose a company, such as Facebook, Apple, Ford, or another well-known brand. Imagine that you are a company executive who is putting together a 3- to 5-year strategic plan for the organization you’ve chosen. Then for this discussion please respond to the following: Identify what the company is doing well and what it’s not doing so well. Be specific about each of these. Develop three strategic recommendations for the company in terms of markets or products it should pursue and those it should possibly phase out. In your post, explain the strategic position of your company and your three strategic recommendations. Please use the knowledge learned in our lecture this week as you post. The following notes apply to all discussions this term! NOTE 1: For this class, users must post before seeing replies. The purpose of requiring people to post first is to allow me (the professor) to see your understanding of the material. If students see other posts, they often adjust based on what other people wrote AND based upon the feedback. This does not allow me (the professor) to determine what someone was able to deduce on their own. NOTE 2: For this course, you are expected to respond to the initial post, and respond to at least 2 classmates' posts. Further, you must respond to feedback from me (the professor) therefore, it is advisable that you actively monitor the discussion board throughout the week. NOTE 3: If using references, please cite using proper APA format (in-text and end-of-text).
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