Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Part B Board of Directors Profile and Analysis: This section includes a wealth of information regarding the
role that the Board of Directors plays in your organization. (40 points)
1.
You should discuss the manner in which the Board of Directors is nominated and selected, the way
in which the Board is organized and why, and the way in which the Board utilizes or matches the trends in
corporate governance that are listed in the text.
2.
You should also evaluate and identify the strengths and weakness of the Board of Directors
composition with respect to their affiliation (who they really work for and that companys relationship to
your corporation), diversity, experience in the industry and the company, insiders/outsiders, etc.
3.
Also, evaluate the changes in members to the Board in the last five years. If there have been
changes, do those changes (new board members with different attributes and affiliations) suggest a change
in your corporations strategy, target markets, etc? Are these changes in any way indicative of a new
strategic move?
Part C Industry Assessment (30 points)
1.
Evaluate your corporations competitive position within its industry using Porters model: threat of
new entrants, suppliers, buyers, rivalry, substitutes, and other stakeholders.
2.
You should include a discussion of the other factors considered crucial to the industrys survival.
Suggestions include industry dynamics, industry structure, life cycle, strategic groups, and other elements
as necessary.
Part D Direct and Indirect Competition: Using the information provided in your text (beginning on page 81)
related to competitive intensity and the types of competitor information available, identify the competition
with respect to your corporation. Identify the nature of their competitive relationship similarity in
products, strategy, etc. At least two (2) competitors for each category should be discussed. (40 points)
Part E Internal Strengths and Weakness: Evaluate your corporation using the VRIO on page 106 of your
text. (40 points)
Part F External Opportunities and Threats: Evaluate your corporations competitive environment for
opportunities and threats using the TOWS matrix beginning on page 144. (40 points)
Part G Overall Competitive Position: Briefly evaluate the state of your corporations competitive position
within its industry. (40 points)
Part H Recommendations (40 points)
1.
Make two (2) recommendations for increasing your corporations shareholder wealth in the future.
This includes ensuring long term survival as well as meeting and exceeding your shareholders expectations
for the generation of their wealth in the short term and the long term.
2.
Your two (2) recommendations should be well supported by information contained in your written
analysis and your supporting information should be specifically identified in this section to justify your
recommendations.
3.
Your two (2) recommendations should be accompanied by your expectations for your corporation
and its industry if your recommendations were adopted. Your expectations should include the impact to the
industry structure, the likely response of competitors, and both positive and negative consequence should
be identified.
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