conduct an in-depth study of the firm, and apply the concepts, analytical tools and frameworks of this course to analyze its external and internal environments

APA Minimum 10 References About: You will write one 13-page strategic analysis of WAL-MART. WAL-MART is going through some tough times or is struggling with some key
strategic issues. ***You should imagine yourselves as part of the company’s top management team or as a team of consultants. You will conduct an in-depth study of the firm, and apply the concepts, analytical tools and frameworks of this course to analyze its external and internal environments, identify the firm’s strategic options, and

come up with a set of recommendations to maximize the firm’s long-term performance. PAPER SHOULD INCLUDE THESE HEADINGS…
*Introduction *Literature Review
*Body of your…Your Organization *Conclusion
References MINIMUM 10

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Course Objective* The course will introduce you to several models, methods, and techniques which can be used to identify strategic issues as well as generate future oriented action plans to address those issues and implement change. An important goal of the course is for you to understand the need to review a firm’s strengths and weaknesses as the basis for formulating the firm’s strategy for exploiting environmental opportunities and coping with the environmental threats. Since the overall pedagogical objectives are to sharpen your ability to “think strategically” and to diagnose situations from a strategic perspective, the course will focus on models used to analyze the internal and external environments of an organization. The course will also focus on the industry and competitive environments of a company and examine how they are used in the formulation, implementation, and control of competitive strategy.
Key terms* A competitive advantage is an attribute that enables a company to outperform its competitors. It allows a company to achieve superior margins. Barriers to Entry Innovation Scope Scale Cost Differentiation Cost Quality Flexibility Time Sustain Value Proposition Alignment Agility Adaptability Product Life Cycle