Milestone Three

Complete a Competitive Profile Matrix (CPM), use at least 12 factors and three (3) competitors, including Walmart (Walmart + two more companies). Provide analytical comments on matrix results and four (4) factors, and cite sources in the APA format. Please submit CPM in excel. Create a Market Positioning Map (MPM) for Walmart and at least its two (2) significant competitors (the same competitors that you use in CPM can be used for MPM). Discuss the consumer perception of Walmart's products, services, and marketing strategies. Provide analytical comments on matrix results and sources in the APA format. You may submit MPM in word, excel, PowerPoint, or any other form. Complete the External Factor Evaluation (EFE) matrix with ten (10) opportunities and ten (10) threats. Provide analytical comments on matrix results, three (3) options, three (3) threats, and sources in the APA format.

Select a company ( Henry Ford Hospital) as the subject for your situation analysis assignment. It is advantageous to slect a well known medium - larged sized comapny that readily shares information and ideally a company which you familiar. You have been hired by your selected company as a marketing strategy consultant. Creat a SWOT analysis and also describe how the company can build on its strengths and correct its weaknesses in order to take advantage of one designated opportunity in the market.

Explain and provide a clear statement of the main problem, issue, challenge, etc., Abu Dhabi National Oil Company as well as internal constraints and/or external trends they have.  determine the appropriateness of the company's strategy (articulated in the company profile section) for its situation (issues that it needs to deal with articulated in the situation analysis section) and clearly explain how the strategy (or parts of the strategy) does or does not fit with the situation (or with other parts of the strategy). Recommend a coherent package of changes to the company's strategy and specific steps to implement them. Explain and justify your recommendations. In addition, explain and justify the aspects of the company's strategy that they  should remain the same.

good day tutor! im here to cure my doubts i hv 1 question. please kindly help solve. Required: selected company: Pfizer Inc. 1. Prepare a PESTLE analysis for Pfizer Inc. (4 points for each component–political, economic, social, technological, legal, environment). Provide at least 6 relevant examples. It is suggested to take into consideration about the current situation happening nationally and globally. (such as Covid19/economic recession/all the downfall & downturns happened due to Covid19) Thats all. tutor, i hope for a clear, precise & easy-to-understand explantions. (non-plagiarized answers) thanks tutor! much appreciated~

Conduct a detailed SWOT analysis for AT&T. 1. In your analysis, you need to identify at least three internal strengths (S1, S2, S3), internal weaknesses (W1, W2, W3), external opportunities (O1. O2. O3), and external threats (T1, T2, T3), respectively. 2. Based on your analysis in -match the key internal and external factors to formulate strategies. For example, integrate the strengths with the opportunities and threats identified (e.g., S1 + T2, S1 + O1), or integrate the weaknesses with the opportunities and threats (e.g., W2 + O1, W1 +T1), then recommend three strategic actions to the CEO of the company. These actions should help the company to better position itself in the market and be explained in detail

Strategic planning is the cornerstone of success in dynamic and competitive environments. It involves a comprehensive analysis of internal and external factors, market trends, and potential opportunities and threats. By aligning goals with a clear understanding of the landscape, organizations can position themselves for sustainable growth. This forward- thinking approach also facilitates the identification of key performance indicators (KPIs) that help measure progress and success. Furthermore, strategic planning empowers organizations to make informed investment decisions, allocate resources strategically, and cultivate a culture of innovation. In today's fast-paced world, where adaptability is key. strategic planning serves as a compass, guiding businesses toward resilience and relevance in an ever-evolving marketplace.   Question: How do you integrate feedback and real-time data into your strategic planning process to ensure continuous improvement and responsiveness to changing…

Story:Qualco a retail luxury Furniture Company has recorded its second year of loss in the 12 years it has been in business. Every business desires to sell its product and services to the market with the least expenditure/expenses being generated to do so. Without adequate marketing, a business cannot compete in the marketplace, businesses must know who they are competing against, it will help them to see how the competitors are executing their business and attracting their customers.  Qualco has not changed their marketing model in the 12 years since they began their operations. However, since they entered the market 2 other businesses have opened offering similar products. Qualco's administration Team has hired you an Organizational Learning Guru to guide them through the process of identifying how they should reverse their unprofitable trend. Their next alternative is to shut down their operations. QuestionUsing the Steps to Problem Solving, create an overview of Qualco's situation.…

Assuming you are a manager of United Airlines, you are supposed to generate an industry analysis report for CEO, Scott Kirby. Use Porter's Five Forces model to analyze the airline industry. You need to name the forces, explain analysis and state the level of power in each force.

Identify two current organizations—one organization facing a low-risk competitive environment and one facing a high-risk competitive environment. For each of these organizations, explain why you have evaluated its competitive environment as either low risk or high risk, using strategic planning and analysis concepts (such as Porter's Five Forces Model) For each of these organizations, recommend a pairing of a system design tool and a system operation tool that you believe will work especially well in the competitive environment faced by the organization. Be sure to explain why the tools you have chosen are uniquely suited to the competitive environment faced by that organization.

Strategic planning is a key component in the success of any venture, as it involves the systematic organization of resources and actions to achieve specific objectives. This process is not limited to business; it extends to various aspects of life, including education, personal development, and even leisure activities. Planning provides a framework for decision-making, helping individuals and organizations navigate through uncertainties. It also allows for the identification of potential risks and the development of contingency plans to mitigate those risks. The act of planning is not a one-time event but rather an ongoing process that requires periodic reviews and adjustments to align with changing circumstances and goals.   Question: How can individuals ensure that their long-term plans remain relevant and adaptable in the face of evolving circumstances and changing priorities?

1. Drawing on your knowledge of the PESTEL model, analyse the external environment facing Severstal and identify the key external factors which impact on the company.     2. Using Porter's Five Forces framework, analyse the attractiveness of the global steel Industry in Severstal which ope Support your analysis with evidence from the Severstal case study.    3.Using Porter's Generic Strategies, analyse the competitive strategy employed by Unilever.Support your analysis with evidence from the Unilever case study.    4. Using the Ansoff's matrix, analyse the direction of growth that Unilever has undertaken to grow their busi Provide recommendations for Unllever's future growth.

It is Monday morning and you are browsing the website of your competing firm FAZ, suddenly you noticed that FAZ hired a new director of sales. Presumably, this person will be responsible, among other things, for taking your competitor's sales team to the next level. As long as this person is halfway decent to his job, it won't be long before your sales reps find themselves in an increasing number of competitive deals. This scenario is best related to: Strategic and competitive intelligence professionals O Customers intelligence O Competitive intelligence Competitors' research and development

Write two to four sentences setting forth the long-term direction and strategic path that management intends to follow. The statement should clearly articulate your answer to "Where we are headed?" and should explain why the direction in which you intend to point the company makes good business sense. Your strategic vision statement should describe the kind of company that management is trying to create and the market position you are trying to stake out. You may want to summarize the essence of your strategic vision with a phrase or company slogan.

Read the case below and then complete the SWOT analysis for each brand: Natural Gourmet and Natural Chef. After completing the SWOT analyses, answer the questions that follow. Natural Grain is a kitchen equipment and accessories company that sells mainly cutting boards, bowls, platters, and mugs. It is not alone in this relatively saturated Industry. As such, it has two brand divisions: Natural Gourmet and Natural Chef. Each brand has its own product lines: Natural Gourmet boasts "one-of-a-kind items that sell at high-price points in high- end retall and specialty shops. Natural Chef boasts high-quality, easily recognizable, mass-produced Items that sell at low- cost in department stores and other mass-merchandise outlets. A recent, company-wide marketing research study revealed that there exists a growing demand for mass-produced products among its Natural Gourmet market and retailers that sell Natural Chef products. Armed with this new information, Natural Grain proceeded to conduct…

Suppose you are a  Marketing Manager of a 5-star Hotel located in Baguio City, Philippines. You are tasked to perform a SWOT analysis to know what are factors expected to affect the company's operations. Examine each situation and identify whether it is a Strength, a Weaknesses, an Opportunity, or a Threat to your company.  Answer: S. If the situation refers to a Strength W. If the situation refers to a Weakness O. If the situation refers to an Opportunity T. If the situation refers to a Threat ___1. Excellent staff who are highly trained and very customer attentive. ___2. Business taxes will increase by 3% next year. ___3. The present promotional activities have a great appeal to customers. ___4. Some employees have problems dealing with arrogant customers who give out unfavorable comments. ___5. Sometimes overlook financial issuances of check and deposited cash. ___6. hotel rates are high which contradicts to the company's positioning of "Premium Quality Services at an Affordable…

Debeers Diamond Dilemma Case Study Analyze the Debeers diamond dilemma case study in relation to topics related to the five forces model of competition, competitor advantage, ethical considerations, and the strategic management process. How do these topics impact the diamond dilemma that Debeers is forced to deal with? Please justify your answer and provide context behind any argument you present.

The company manufacture XYZ brand Zinc Chloride AA, AAA and 9v batteries, Alkaline AA, and AAA batteries. LED bulbs including emergency lamps, LED panel lights, and Industrial lights You are planning of plant relocation of your factory 50km away from the current establishment Identify the who are stakeholders who have an impact on this decision. Identify the possible problems that can come from workers, peer managers, and other stakeholders. What type of leadership practice or practices more suitable to deploy to address the above situation? Justify your answer for selection

Using concepts/terms from the book, Management by Bateman, Snell, and Konopaske, 7th edition. Situation: Consider the major decision of changing from a General Business major to a Marketing Major   Discuss the following questions: What was the decision you had to make? How did you go about creating alternative solutions (possible outcomes)? What was the process you used and was it similar to the formal planning steps noted in the chapter? Did the outcome meet expectations? (as planned, better, worse, mixed) Would you change the process you if you had to do it again, regardless of the current outcome?

Suppose you were CEO of a firm that lost $50 million, but you were given a bonus of $10 million. You were vilified in the media and brought before a Congressional committee that accused you of financial outrage. However, you pointed out that the most optimistic forecast for your firm had been that it would lose over $6 billion. There was no significant change in markets, the economy, or anything else during the year other than the new strategy that you implemented—a strategy that reduced losses by $5,950,000,000 to only $50,000,000, and thus you felt that you were actually underpaid. But the politicians felt that it still looked bad and that if you had been socially responsible, you would have refused the bonus. How do you respond?

The purpose of developing a list of strategy-related issues and problems a company faces is to enable company managers to determine the company's chances for gaining a sustainable competitive advantage, given its current lineup of company's resources and competitive capabilities and its expertise in performing its value chain activities. O help company managers identify what specific strategic actions a company should take over the next several years. O help company managers pinpoint the company's 5 or 6 best strategy alternatives for improving the company's strategy. O help managers evaluate the company's prospects for future competitive success and attractive long-term profitability in light of the prevailing competitive forces and industry driving forces. O create an agenda of items that need to be addressed in crafting a set of strategic actions that fit the company's overall situation.

The goal of this exercise is to demonstrate your understanding the three phases of the strategic marketing process; planning, implementation, and evaluation. Read the description of the marketing action and then match it to the appropriate stage of the Strategic Marketing Process. Situation analysis Executing the marketing program Designing the marketing program Market-product focus and goal setting 4 Marketing program 5 6 Acting on deviations 2 3 Defining precise tasks, responsibilities, and deadlines 8 Obtaining resources Comparing results with plan to identify deviations 9 Match each of the options above to the items below. As the sales for digital cameras has increased, the sales for traditional film and film camera has declined Managers at Kodak select which products will be directed toward which customer for each of its strategic business units 3 Kodak managers select the marketing mix (4Ps) and related budget for each of its strategic business units Managers for the digital…

How do the five competitive forces in Porter’s five forces model affect the average profitability of the industry? For example, in what way might weak forces increase industry profits, and in what way do strong forces reduce industry profits? Identify an industry in which many of the competitors seem to be having financial performance problems. Which of the five forces seem to be strongest?

find a current article (no more than 6 months old) that describes a strategic issue being faced by a specific business organization. Briefly summarize the article and then analyze using a strategic concept from the first four chapters of the text. For example, you might find an article about how Nike is responding to a new Adidas marketing program. (Ch 3 external analysis - competitors). each article analysis should be no longer than two pages with thesummary 1/2 and the analysis 1/2 of the paper.

Complete a SWOT analysis the on ABC Corporation. Strategic Analysis Data: This includes information generated during the external analysis (e.g., environmental scan) and internal analysis (e.g., SWOT analysis). It also includes a list of strategic issues identified during these analyses.

You have been tapped by a newly elected President of the United States to formulate a “Year 1” strategic plan for his / her new administration. Discuss in-detail how you would prioritize all possible initiatives proposed by the 15 major Departments (only those who have an Presidentially appointed Secretary - (ie. Department of Defense; State Department; etc.). Consider all benefits / costs as well as any challenges and constraints. Then, identify your top 5 recommendations and justify your selection. Keep in mind that the President wants to maximize his Elector Satisfaction metrics and maintain bi-partisan support in Congress.