02 Jan Your report should be

Review the following resources to further your understanding of a selected firm to use in your coursework. Use additional resources from the Capella University Library, Internet, your text case studies, or your own research, as needed, for completing the course assessments.

Ford

Ford is a complex multinational organization that has recently focused on strategic initiatives to address production capacity, supply chain reliability, sustainability, and technological innovation in order to remain competitive in the rapidly changing automotive industry.

Grant, R. M., and Jordan, J. (2012). Ford and the world automobile industry in 2012. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley and Sons.

Currie, A., Larsen, P. T. (2011, Jun 7). Ambitious goals for Ford. The New York Times. Retrieved from http://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/08/business/08views.html?_r=0

Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative. (n.d). Ford Motor Company manages ethics and social responsibility [PDF]. Retrieved from: https://danielsethics.mgt.unm.edu/pdf/ford-motor-case.pdf

Henry, J. (2015). One Ford, part two; Tweaking The master plan. Forbes. Retrieved from http://www.forbes.com/sites/jimhenry/2015/08/30/one-ford-part-two-tweaking-the-master-plan/#3d15b7147333

Miller, D. (2016, April 9). Dispelling 3 Ford Motor Company shareholder concerns. The Motley Fool. Retrieved from http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2016/04/09/dispelling-3-ford-motor-company-concerns.aspx

Write a 3–4-page business analysis focused on the role of strategy, its relationship to different business activities across an organization, and how these business activities inform the formulation and implementation of strategy.

As a business professional, you are expected to have a thorough understanding of business strategy and to be able to communicate your understanding with insight and clarity. This assessment allows you to examine business strategy in greater depth and to practice communicating your knowledge and insights.

You are coming to the end of this fast-paced exploration of organizational strategy. It is important to recognize that the concept of strategy is ever evolving. There are many potential dramatic disruptions in the status quo. Do you recall how our world changed between September 10 and September 12, 2001? The world we knew on September 10 no longer exists.

Preparation

Identify at least five current scholarly or professional resources for use in this assessment.

Requirements

Write a 3–4-page analysis focused on the role of strategy, its relationship to different business activities across an organization, and how these business activities inform the formulation and implementation of strategy for your selected firm.

Include the following in your analysis:

· Explain why strategy is important and what impacts it has on an organization.

· Explain how strategy is formulated.

· Explain how strategy can be effectively integrated and implemented.

· Analyze how strategy informs (and how is it informed by) key activities of your firm, including leadership, marketing, accounting, finance, and others.

Use clear headings and subheadings to organize the key points of your report.

Your report should be clearly written and communicate effectively to organizational leadership; use correct grammar, spelling and mechanics as expected of a business professional. Cite and reference all sources using current APA style.

Additional Requirements

· References: Support your business analysis with at least five academic resources from the Capella University Library. Use proper APA style and format for citations and references.

· Length: The body of the business analysis must be 3–4 double-spaced, typed pages, not including the references list.

· Written communication: Demonstrate graduate-level writing skills through accurate communication of thoughts that convey the overall goals of the analysis and do not detract from the message.

· Font: Times New Roman, 12 point.