Select a company and learn about its history. This will prepare you for your Week 2 Analysis.
Note: Some reports are more recent than others. Its in your best interest to find a company with a recent (within 2 years) report. Do not select your own company unless you can find research on the company in the school library.
Select 1 global company from “Business Source Complete: SWOT Analyses” located in the to use for the next 5 weeks (this will sometimes be referred to as your company).
Quotes should be no more than 10% of response. Summarize and paraphrase information rather than quote.
Create a chart or outline that conveys the following information:
- Name of company
- Industry
- Brief history of company
- Share at least 3 milestones from the companys history
- Define 1 new unique business opportunity the company can do to increase their competitive advantage (can be something already being done)
- Identify a function of management that is needed for this opportunity.
- Use at least 3 resources which may include company website, textbook and at least one business journal article
Submit your assignment as a Word document attachment in the submission area, do not just cut/paste into submission area, as link or in PDF.
