The Module 5 Critical Thinking Assignment is a continuation of assessment of your target organization and a building block to the Portfolio Project.
Before beginning this exercise, review the Strategy-Formulation Analytical Framework below. This Critical Thinking Assignment focuses on Stage 2: The Matching Stage. (Your company is AMAZON)
STAGE 1: THE INPUT STAGE
External Factor
Evaluation (EFE)
Matrix
Competitive
Profile
Matrix (CPM
Internal Factor
Evaluation (IFE)
Matrix
STAGE 2: THE MATCHING STAGE
Strengths-Weaknesses-Opportunities-Threats
(SWOT) Matrix
Strategic Position and Action Evaluation (SPACE) Matrix
Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Matrix
Internal-External (IE) Matrix
Grand Strategy Matrix
STAGE 3: THE DECISION STAGE
Quantitative Strategy Planning Matrix
(Adapted from Figure 6-2: The Strategy-Formulation Analytical Framework, David & David, 2017)
Then, choose two tools that are used in the matching stage that are appropriate for your target organization; there are several tools/matrixes displayed and explained in the textbook. Please select two tools for this assignment from your textbook (SWOT Matrix, SPACE Matrix, BCG Matrix, IE Matrix, Grand Strategy Matrix).
When you have completed the matrixes, write an executive summary to include the following:
An overview of your target organization
An explanation of the Strategy-Formulation Analytical Framework (Figure 6-2)
The synthesized findings from Stage 1: The Input Stage
The rationale for the Stage 2 tools that you chose for this assignment
In your explanation, include examples of how this organization communicates with stakeholders and evidence of innovation supporting actions. Refer to the Luo & Du (2015) article in this week’s readings for more information and examples.
You may use figures and tables within the executive summary to condense information if you wish.
Include both Stage 1 and Stage 2 exhibits that you have developed as Appendixes. Adhere to APA standards for tables, figures, and appendixes.
When writing your paper, be sure to follow these guidelines:
Create four to six pages in length, organized, and well-written in conformity with the CSU Global Writing Center (Links to an external site.).
Support your answers using four to six peer-reviewed articles/professional sources in addition to the textbook. (Links to an external site.)
Include a title page, section headers, introduction, conclusion, and reference page.
