Strategic Analysis
In Week 2, you completed a SWOT analysis on a successful company that demonstrated a sustainable competitive advantage in the marketplace. 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.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 CompleteUniversity Library > Databases > E > EDGARUniversity Library > Databases > P > Plunkett Research OnlineConduct a strategic analysis of the companys current financial operations. Determine strategies for achieving a sustainablecompetitive advantage in the marketplace and increasing financial performance.Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word analysis. When writing your analysis, complete the following:Evaluate the companys 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 APA-formatted in-text citations and a reference page with at least 3 sources.Submit your assignment.
