For this essay, use the same company you previously used, and analyze how the company has implemented a corporate strategy or a future policy rollout. Consider strategy development, and the implementation phase. In your essay, address the following questions.
What are the stages of a corporation’s life cycle? How can a corporation’s life cycle be extended? What stage is your company in?
What is strategy implementation? What questions must strategy makers consider to begin the implementation process?
It is important to assess the strategy-culture compatibility when implementing a new strategy. Do you think that culture follows strategy, or does strategy follow culture? In your response, use your company to illustrate your points. Justify your answer.
What is Six Sigma? Why would a company want to implement it?
Your essay should be two to three pages in length, double-spaced, and in 12 pt. Times New Roman font. The title and reference pages do not count towards the minimum page length. To complete this assignment, a minimum of two reputable sources must be used, cited, and referenced. At least one reference must come from the CSU Online Library. Use APA style guidelines.
ALSO: References must have a link to actual page or article- new APA 7 guidelines. Thank you. Here are some articles from this week’s assignment:
Bowersox, D. J., & Daugherty, P. J. (1995). Logistics paradigms: The impact of information technology.
Journal of Business Logistics, 16(1), 65-80.
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College of Business CSU. (2016, January 12). MBA5101 Unit VI lesson video [Video]. YouTube.
Click here to access a transcript of the video.
Crough, C. (2012). Lean Six Sigma value – industry ready for it? Concrete Products, 115(3), 6-8.
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Hahn, W., & Powers, T. L. (2010). Strategic plan quality, implementation capability, and firm performance.
Academy of Strategic Management Journal, 9(1), 63-81. https://www-proquestcom.libraryresources.columbiasouthern.edu/docview/521183787?accountid=33337
Greer, C. R., Lusch, R. F., & Hitt, M. A. (2017). A service perspective for human capital resources: A critical
base for strategy implementation. Academy of Management Perspectives, 31(2), 137158.
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Smith, B. D. (2010). Discretion is the better part of value: Five research-based rules for ensuring that strategy
implementers implement. Journal of Medical Marketing, 10(3), 259-266.
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Yadav, R. (2015). A roadmap for implementing total quality management practices in medium enterprises.
IUP Journal of Operations Management, 14(4), 7-23.
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