Now you will shift your focus to look at a company that is failing or experiencing challenges in the area of financial performance. Select and research a company that is having financial difficulties or is on the brink of bankruptcy. You may also choose to use your current employer or a company you’ve worked for in the past as long as you have sufficient data to complete the assignment. Review “Where Can I Find a Company’s Annual Report and Its SEC Filings?” from Investopedia. You can also access specific information about a variety of businesses in the University Library by searching the following databases: • University Library > Databases > B > Business Source Complete • University Library > How Do I > Company Information > Find Annual Reports > EDGAR (SEC Filings) • University Library > Databases > P > Plunkett Research Online Step 2: Write an Analysis Conduct a strategic analysis of the company’s current financial operations. Determine strategies for achieving a sustainable competitive advantage in the marketplace and increasing financial performance. Write a 750- to 1000-word strategic analysis. When writing your analysis, complete the following: • Evaluate the company’s current financial plan, including charts and/or graphs showing financial data from the struggling company and make recommendations for improvement. • Determine strategies for achieving a sustainable competitive advantage in the marketplace and increasing financial performance. • Create a plan to implement the strategies you selected. • Include at least 3 sources.
