Reference no: EM132058027
Develop an operational plan for getting a job or a strategic plan for their career for five years
The purpose of the paper is to exemplify meeting the course objectives as listed in the exit competencies in this syllabus. The emphasis should be on concepts as they apply to descriptive information and not the information itself. Students are expected to demonstrate the use of different aspects presented in this course. The paper must include a SWOT analysis, but may include other environmental assessments. The SWOT analysis should include the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, as well as any recommendations.
Papers are expected to be 10 pages, double-spaced in APA format.
The paper should include the following:
Table of Contents
Introduction
Background
Current thinking
Relationship to current/other organizations with which student is familiar
Conclusion
References
Supplemental materials
An Executive Summary should be done for the paper. This should provide highlights of the paper and is used to entice the executive into reading the complete paper. It is placed between the title page and the table of contents.
A SWOT Analysis should be included in the paper. It can be incorporated into the body of the paper or as supplementary materials.
The introduction should include why this paper is being done; what is the point. The background provides a summary of the issue or case. Current thinking covers current literature relating to the topic. For the area of relationship to current or other organizations, explain how the subject compares or contrasts with those of another organization. This demonstrates the start of the benchmarking process. The conclusion is what you found out by conducting this research and exercise. There should be at least six references from journal articles, textbooks, or government publications (excluding textbooks from this course). These can be from various sources, but should include internet or online library resources.