A report (2500 words) with a professional formatting Propose a strategy for growth, innovation and sustainability, in the age of pandemics, rising nationalism and uncertainty Students will: (1) Make recommendations for short-term (1 year) and longer-term (5 years) strategies using the “ambidexterity” model, “Blue Ocean Shift”, “Scamper” and Ansoff frameworks; students recommendations for innovation can range from new products, platforms and markets to changes in supply chains, systems, structures or skill building (2) Recommend Strategies for Managing techno capitalism Risk and the liability of foreign-ness (3) Using the 7S model, identify key implications of the new strategy in terms of adjustments to skills, staff, systems, structures and style A good assignment will include: (1) a fact-based, structured, insightful analysis of 1a the company’s current performance on the triple bottom line (Profit, People, Planet) 1b the company's core competencies 1c opportunities and threats in its environment  (2) compelling strategy recommendations for 2a short-term (1 year) and 2b longer-term (5 years) strategies 2c a review of necessary changes in skills, staff, systems, structures and styles needed to successfully implement the recommendations Students demonstrate they have (1) mastered the key theoretical frameworks discussed in class, (2) gathered high quality, internal and external data that help them understand the issues and formulate recommendations; data comes from trustworthy academic and practitioner sources (Hult-library databases, publications by leading thought leaders in HBR, McKinsey, Deloitte, The Economist, FT, and trade press, not random internet searches) and presented in an effective visual format (charts and graphs) (3) understood the company culture and how it makes decisions based on resources and values; and that recommendations are realistic and specific to the company, leveraging its strengths and working with, rather than against, its culture (4) mastered the art of developing strategic options, assessing them on a clear range of criteria, and make recommendations (5) the ability to communicate recommendations and make their case in a compelling and organized way Rubric BUS 420 Paper (2) BUS 420 Paper (2)CriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMastery of strategy concepts and tools 30.0 ptsExcellentThe writer has very effectively mastered the strategic analysis by drawing from provided class frameworks and concepts and presents analysis that is very thoughtful, reasonable, and substantive.24.0 ptsGoodThe writer has effectively mastered the strategic analysis by drawing from provided class frameworks and concepts and presents analysis that is thoughtful, reasonable, and substantive.21.0 ptsSatisfactoryThe writer has mastered the strategic analysis by drawing from provided class frameworks and concepts in a satisfactory way, and presents analysis that is somehow thoughtful, rea.

1. A report (2500 words) with a professional formatting
Propose a strategy for growth, innovation and sustainability, in
the age of pandemics, rising nationalism and uncertainty
Students will:
(1) Make recommendations for short-term (1 year) and longer-
term (5 years) strategies using the “ambidexterity” model, “Blue
Ocean Shift”, “Scamper” and Ansoff frameworks; students
recommendations for innovation can range from new products,
platforms and markets to changes in supply chains, systems,
structures or skill building
(2) Recommend Strategies for Managing techno capitalism Risk
and the liability of foreign-ness
(3) Using the 7S model, identify key implications of the new
strategy in terms of adjustments to skills, staff, systems,
structures and style
A good assignment will include:
(1) a fact-based, structured, insightful analysis of
1a the company’s current performance on the triple bottom line
(Profit, People, Planet)
1b the company's core competencies
1c opportunities and threats in its environment
(2) compelling strategy recommendations for
2a short-term (1 year) and

2. 2b longer-term (5 years)
strategies
2c a review of necessary changes in skills, staff, systems,
structures and styles needed to successfully implement the
recommendations
Students demonstrate they have
(1) mastered the key theoretical frameworks discussed in class,
(2) gathered high quality, internal and external data that help
them understand the issues and formulate recommendations;
data comes from trustworthy academic and practitioner sources
(Hult-library databases, publications by leading thought leaders
in HBR, McKinsey, Deloitte, The Economist, FT, and trade
press, not random internet searches) and presented in an
effective visual format (charts and graphs)
(3) understood the company culture and how it makes decisions
based on resources and values; and that recommendations are
realistic and specific to the company, leveraging its strengths
and working with, rather than against, its culture
(4) mastered the art of developing strategic options, assessing
them on a clear range of criteria, and make recommendations
(5) the ability to communicate recommendations and make their
case in a compelling and organized way
Rubric
BUS 420 Paper (2)
BUS 420 Paper (2)CriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a

3. Learning OutcomeMastery of strategy concepts and tools
30.0
ptsExcellentThe writer has very effectively mastered the
strategic analysis by drawing from provided class frameworks
and concepts and presents analysis that is very thoughtful,
reasonable, and substantive.24.0
ptsGoodThe writer has effectively mastered the strategic
analysis by drawing from provided class frameworks and
concepts and presents analysis that is thoughtful, reasonable,
and substantive.21.0
ptsSatisfactoryThe writer has mastered the strategic analysis by
drawing from provided class frameworks and concepts in a
satisfactory way, and presents analysis that is somehow
thoughtful, reasonable, and substantive.15.0
ptsNeeds WorkThe writer has mastered the strategic analysis by
drawing from provided class frameworks and concepts in an
unsatisfactory way and presents an analysis that needs
substantive additional work.0.0
ptsMissingThe writer has not sufficiently worked on the
expectations of the assignment.
30.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeData and
Analysis supporting recommendations
20.0
ptsExcellentThe writer offers outstanding supporting evidence
and data in the form of charts, tables and excerpts; it is selected
from highly appropriate sources, such as company materials
(annual reports, investor presentations and CEO speeches, as
well as external sources (case studies from highly reputable

4. economic press, such as the Economist and HBR; The report
applies the external research sources and online databases very
effectively. Evidence is compelling and presented clearly, fully,
and in context, and properly sourced and referenced16.0
ptsGoodThe writer offers strong supporting evidence and data in
the form of charts, tables and excerpts; it is selected from very
appropriate sources, such as company materials as well as
external sources (case studies from reputable economic press.
The report applies the external research sources and online
databases effectively. Evidence is strong, comprehensive and
presented clearly, and in context; it is properly sourced and
referenced14.0
ptsSatisfactoryThe writer offers appropriate supporting
evidence and data in the form of charts, tables and excerpts; it
is selected from reputable sources, such as company materials
as well as external sources; evidence is somewhat convincing
but may have areas that are not fully covered; The report
applies the external research sources and online databases
somewhat effectively. It is presented clearly, and on the whole,
in context, although context could have been more fully fleshed
out; it is properly sourced and referenced10.0
ptsNeeds WorkThe writer offers some supporting evidence and
data in the form of charts, tables and excerpts; but it is not
comprehensive enough or comes from somewhat dubious or
unrecognized sources (for example, just lifted off the internet
without proper discussion of why this data is accurate; it leaves
doubts in the readers’ mind, due to holes or factual
inaccuracies/weaknesses; some areas of the argument are
backed up by outdated or incomplete data, or not backed up;
The report applies few external research sources and online
databases. It is presented somewhat clearly, but lacks context; it
is properly sourced and referenced0.0

5. ptsMissingThe writer offers little or supporting evidence and
data in the form of charts, tables and excerpts; it lacks a
discussion of whether the writer and the company itself has
adequate information; The report applies no external research
sources and online databases very effectively. Little context and
few sources and reference
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuality of
recommendations and ability to make the case persuasively
40.0
ptsExcellentWriter offers outstanding analysis of existing data
and opportunities/risks, and offers compelling, engaging and
innovative recommendations; it is extremely well structured and
organized for maximum clarity and persuasion, exhibiting a
strong understanding of the art of writing (report includes an
abstract; a clear, concise and meaningful introduction
presenting the issue and setting the stage; has a clear thesis and
well-constructed argumentation, with transitions, clear
statements, compelling evidence in the form of data and
examples, and a conclusion that states the author’s final
thoughts on best options and the limits/risks of these
recommendations32.0
ptsGoodWriter offers extremely solid analysis of existing data
and opportunities/risks, and offers engaging and well-thought-
out recommendation; it is well-structured and organized for
good clarity and persuasion, exhibiting a good understanding of
the art of writing (report includes an abstract; a solid
introduction presenting the issue and setting the stage; has a
clear thesis and convincing line of argumentation, with some
attempt at transitions, clear statements, strong evidence in the
form of data and examples, and a conclusion that states the
author’s final thoughts on best options28.0

6. ptsSatisfactoryWriter offers decent analysis of existing data and
opportunities/risks, and some good recommendations; it has a
clear, though not optimal, structure and exhibits a satisfactory
understanding of the art of writing (report includes an abstract;
an introduction presenting the issue and setting the stage; has a
clear thesis and reasonably convincing line of argumentation;
transitions are there, though often implicit; author provides
solid evidence in the form of data and examples, and a
conclusion that summarizes recommendations20.0
ptsNeeds WorkWriter offers some analysis of existing data and
opportunities/risks, but recommendations are too general, not
specific to the company, and weak overall (would not pass the
“executive presentation test) ; the structure is somewhat unclear
and argumentation weak; report includes an abstract; an
introduction presenting the issue but insufficient in
contextualization; and/or thesis and line of argumentation are
there, though they lack punch, clarity and logical flow;
transitions are weak or absent; and/or author provides some
evidence in the form of data and examples, but their quality or
relevance are not assessed; conclusion lacks a clear
statement0.0
ptsMissingWriter offers little or no analysis of existing data and
weak or no recommendations; The writing skills need major
work, with weak or no introduction, clear thesis, logical flow
and line of argumentation; author provides no or subpar
evidence for his analysis and recommendation;
40.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSentence editing
2.0
ptsExcellentThe report contains very few or no errors in
spelling, proofreading, grammar, punctuation, sentence
structure, word choice, and formatting. Also, quotations,

7. paraphrases, and summaries are very carefully documented and
introduced with signal phrases that identify the author or
speaker. Finally, sentences are very clear, logical, and flow
nicely from one to the other.1.6
ptsGoodThe report contains few or no errors in spelling,
proofreading, grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, word
choice, and formatting. Also, quotations, paraphrases, and
summaries are carefully documented and introduced with signal
phrases that identify the author or speaker. Finally, sentences
are clear, logical, and flow nicely from one to the other.1.4
ptsSatisfactoryThe report contains some errors in spelling,
proofreading, grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, word
choice, and formatting. Also, quotations, paraphrases, and
summaries are mostly carefully documented and introduced with
signal phrases that identify the author or speaker. Finally,
sentences are in most places clear, logical, and flow nicely from
one to the other.1.0
ptsNeeds WorkThe report contains many errors in spelling,
proofreading, grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, word
choice, and formatting. Also, quotations, paraphrases, and
summaries are not always carefully documented and introduced
with signal phrases that identify the author or speaker. Finally,
sentences are in some places unclear, illogical, and do not flow
nicely from one to the other.0.0
ptsMissingThe writer has not adequately refined the assignment
in terms of spelling, proofreading, grammar, punctuation,
sentence structure, word choice, and formatting. Many
sentences are unclear, illogical, and do not flow nicely from one
to the other.
2.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReferencing and

8. Citations
2.0
ptsExcellentThe report very consistently uses the APA format to
reference all citations.1.6
ptsGoodThe report consistently uses the APA format to
reference all citations.1.4
ptsSatisfactoryThe report somewhat consistently uses the APA
format to reference most citations.1.0
ptsNeeds WorkThe report somewhat ineffectively and
inconsistently uses the APA format to reference only some
citations.0.0
ptsMissingThe report has not been turned in and /or the
requested citation style has not been applied adequately.
2.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization and
flow
6.0
ptsFull Marks0.0
ptsNo Marks
6.0 pts
Total Points: 100.0