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Building a Competitive Advantage/two separate assignments please read one marked team.
Purpose of Assignment
The purpose of this assignment is to help students understand the influence that ethics and social responsibilities have on the strategic planning process.
Assignment Steps
Write a 700-word report in which you address the following:
• Define and explain the role of ethics and social responsibility in developing a strategic plan while considering stakeholder needs and agendas.
• Include at least one example of a company overstepping ethical boundaries for stakeholder agendas, and identify what types of preventative measures could be taken to avoid this type of situation.
Cite 3 scholarly references, including at least one peer-reviewed reference from the University Library.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.
Team Paper
Purpose of Assignment
The purpose of this assignment is to help students understand how manufacturing and service companies can maximize their competitive advantage. The Porter Model is discussed as a method to categorize and assess businesses and industries.
Assignment Steps
Write a 1,050-word report in which you address the following:
• Examine and discuss competitive strategies that manufacturers can use to gain competitive advantage.
• Appraise costing and financial strategies for manufacturing and service companies.
• Identify value chain strategies for both manufacturing and service companies.
• Discuss (Porter's Model) and categorize (NAICS) the industry of a company the Learning Team selects.
Cite 3 scholarly references, including at least one peer-reviewed reference from the University Library.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.
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