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1. BUS 485 Week 1 Assignment
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CLC – Overview for the Capstone Project
Details:
This is a Collaborative Learning Community (CLC) assignment.
Students will create a strategic business plan in teams for their
culminating project in BUS-485. The structure of this assignment is
comprehensive and integrative. It requires synthesis and evaluation of
information, skills, and knowledge developed throughout the BS
program at COB.
You will be required to submit a specific section of the capstone in each
Module of the course as indicated in the assignment directions. Each
section will be due by the end of the Module in which it is assigned.
Review the Capstone Project Assignment Directions for additional
information.
For your first assignment, draft an overview of your project (a minimum
of 500 words). Refer to Chapter 1 in the textbook for additional
information. Include the following in your draft:
Briefly describe the context and your organization.

2. Articulate the vision, mission, and strategy of your organization (or
business unit or division).
Describe the nature of the business opportunity.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the
APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is
not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to
beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for
successful completion.
You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin, unless
otherwise directed by your instructor. If so directed, refer to the Student
Success Center for directions. Only Word documents can be submitted
to Turnitin.
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BUS 485 Week 1 Discussion 1
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Pick a publicly traded company. Describe its competitive advantage
using the resource-based model of above average returns.
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3. BUS 485 Week 1 Discussion 2
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What are vision and mission statements? What is their value for the
strategic management process? Select an example of strong
Vision/Mission (cite your source). What are its positive characteristics?
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BUS 485 Week 2 Assignment 1
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Details:
Students will create a strategic business plan in teams for their
culminating project in BUS-485. The structure of this assignment is
comprehensive and integrative. It requires synthesis and evaluation of

4. information, skills, and knowledge developed throughout the BS
program at COB.
You will be required to submit a specific section of the capstone in each
Module of the course as indicated in the assignment directions. Each
section will be due by the end of the Module in which it is assigned.
Review the Capstone Project Assignment Directions for additional
information.
Using the Segments of the General Environment, write the
environmental analysis for your organization developed in Module 1
(approximately 500-750 words). Refer to chapters 2 and 8 in the
textbook for additional information. Include the following in your draft:
1- Incorporate the Five Forces of Competition to help write the
industry analysis for your organization (Chapter 2, Figure 2.2 The Five
Forces of Competition Model).
2- Describe your sources of competitive advantage.
3- Using the Modes of Entry and their Characteristics (Chapter 8,
Figure 8.5), describe which mode(s) of entry you would use to expand
globally and why you selected it (even if expansion is hypothetical at
this time). Select one country, such as Canada, and discuss relevant
cultural, political, and economic factors, and any language barriers that
could impact your entry.
4- Using the Parts of the External Environmental Analysis (Chapter 2,
Table 2.2), identify the outlook, forecast, or trends for the type of
organization you have selected.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the
APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is
not required.

5. This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the
rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the
rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the
assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the
assignment.
You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin, unless
otherwise directed by your instructor. If so directed, refer to the Student
Success Center for directions. Only Word documents can be submitted
to Turnitin.
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BUS 485 Week 2 Assignment 2
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CLC Exercise 2 What Does the Future Look Like?
Details:
This is a CLC assignment.
In teams, refer to Chapter 2, “Experiential Exercises – Exercise 2: What
Does the Future Look Like?”

6. Select a trend, technology, entertainment, or design that will
significantly impact business in the near future. Your goal is to
determine which of the six dimensions of the general environment will
be affected by your selection. Create a table, utilizing the attached
template, to summarize the impact of your selection.
Consult the resources mentioned at the end of the exercise as a starting
point for your research. You may need to consult additional sources as
well.
Your table should clearly identify the selected trend, technology,
entertainment, or design and provide a brief explanation of its forecasted
impact on business in the near future.
The table should also be accompanied by a 250-500-word summary of
the significance of your findings and a reference page in APA format
that includes a minimum of six reputable sources (e.g., trade magazines,
academic journals, professional/government websites) you consulted to
locate information for your table.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines
found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
An abstract is/is not required.
This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the
rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the
rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the
assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the
assignment.
You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin, unless
otherwise directed by your instructor. If so directed, refer to the Student
Success Center for directions. Only Word documents can be submitted
to Turnitin.

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BUS 485 Week 2 Discussion 1
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Compare Google with Facebook. In terms of the five forces of
competition, do you feel these companies view one another as
competitors? Why or why not?
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BUS 485 Week 2 Discussion 2
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Describe the elements of an organization’s external environment. Why is
it important to understand the external environment?
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BUS 485 Week 3 Assignment

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Marketing Plan for the Capstone Project
Details:
Students will create a strategic business plan for their culminating
project in BUS-485. The structure of this assignment is comprehensive
and integrative. It requires synthesis and evaluation of information,
skills, and knowledge developed throughout the BS program at COB.
You will be required to submit a specific section of the capstone in each
Module of the course as indicated in the assignment directions. Each
section will be due by the end of the Module in which it is assigned.
Review the Capstone Project Assignment Directions for additional
information.
Write the Marketing Plan for your organization (750-1,000 words). Use
the topic material articles and the textbook to help in completing the
assignment.
Address the following:
1- Describe the target market.
2- Identify the size of your potential target market.
3- Include a SWOT analysis (use a two by two table in Word).

9. 4- Describe the 4Ps of marketing in your organization
(product/positioning, pricing, promotion, and placement). If you have a
service organization, you may consider describing the 4Is (intangibility,
inconsistency, inseparability, and inventory).
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the
APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is
not required.
This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the
rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the
rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the
assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the
assignment.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the
directions in the Student Success Center. Only Word documents can be
submitted to Turnitin.
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BUS 485 Week 3 Discussion 1
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Why is it important to conduct a SWOT analysis? What are the
weaknesses of a SWOT analysis? Why is that so?

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BUS 485 Week 3 Discussion 2
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Why is sustainable competitive advantage a critical strategy-making
consideration?
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BUS 485 Week 4 Assignment
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Organizational Plan
Details:

11. Students will create a strategic business plan for their culminating
project in BUS-485. The structure of this assignment is comprehensive
and integrative. It requires synthesis and evaluation of information,
skills, and knowledge developed throughout the BS program at COB.
You will be required to submit a specific section of the capstone in each
Module of the course as indicated in the assignment directions. Each
section will be due by the end of the Module in which it is assigned.
Review the Capstone Project Assignment Directions for additional
information.
Write the Organizational Plan for your organization (a minimum of 500
words). Refer to chapters 4 and 6 in the textbook for additional
information.
Describe who will comprise your management team and what talents or
skills each of the team members will bring to the organization. Include a
simple organizational chart.
Outline a McKinsey 7-S Assessment/Model (strategy, structure,
systems, shared values, style, staff, skills) as it applies to your business.
Review the McKinsey 7-S Resources in the topic materials for
additional information on completing this section.
Describe your business-level strategy (chapter 4 – cost leadership or
differentiated) and explain how it fits with the corporate-level strategy
(chapter 6 – low, medium, or high differentiation plus value creating,
value neutral, or value reducing) for your organization.
Operational Plan
Write the Operational Plan for your organization (a minimum of 500
words). Refer to chapter 3 and pages 88, 113, and 116 in the textbook
for additional information. Address the following in the plan:
Describe the supply chain for your prospective organization. Where does
your organization bring value in this supply chain?

12. Identify your main partners and suppliers. What are their locations?
What is your contingency plan?
Explain how you will optimize operational effectiveness in your
organization.
Consider your operational plan from a value chain perspective and
identify and discuss the primary and support activities (financial, human
resources, and information systems management).
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the
APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is
not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to
beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for
successful completion.
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BUS 485 Week 4 Discussion 1
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How can you determine a core competency?
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13. BUS 485 Week 4 Discussion 2
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What is the relationship between capabilities and core competencies?
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BUS 485 Week 5 Assignment
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CLC Financial Plan for the Capstone Project
Details:
This is a Collaborative Learning Community (CLC) assignment.

14. Write the Financial Plan for your organization (a minimum of 500
words). Create the accompanying spreadsheet(s) and address the
following in your plan:
Using Excel, create a three-year pro forma income statement for your
organization (or product/service). Review the resources in the topic
materials for additional information.
Calculate your financial break-even point: BEP= Fixed Costs/ (unit price
– variable unit costs).
Identify possible sources for investment capital if required (friends,
family, banks, USSBA, etc.).
Explain how you will use financial information to help you craft your
business strategy.
Identify the key financial ratios you will use to measure the performance
of your organization to determine success.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the
APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is
not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to
beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for
successful completion.
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BUS 485 Week 5 Discussion 1
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What are the different levels of diversification firms can pursue by using
different corporate level strategies and what are the advantages to
diversifying their operations?
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BUS 485 Week 5 Discussion 2
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What do you think are the criteria a firm should use to evaluate targets
for acquisition and how should a company plan and undertake its merger
acquisition strategic initiatives?
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BUS 485 Week 6 Assignment 1
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BUS 485 Week 6 Assignment 1
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BUS 485 Week 6 Discussion 1
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An international strategy can take many forms. Explain what a global
strategy is and how is it different from a multi-domestic strategy. What
are the traditional and emerging reasons/motives that firms expand
internationally?
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BUS 485 Week 6 Discussion 2
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What are some of the special features of competing in foreign markets?
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BUS 485 Week 7 Assignment 1 CLC
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Strategic Leadership and Entrepreneurship for the Capstone Project
Details:
This is a Collaborative Learning Community (CLC) assignment.
Write the Strategic Leadership and Entrepreneurship section for your
Capstone project (a minimum of 500 words). Refer to Chapter 12 in the
textbook for additional information. Be sure to address the following
questions:
What is the leader’s sphere of influence in your organization? Based on
this, what impact can the leader have on the implementation of your
business plan?
What potential leadership bias could impact the development or progress
of your organization’s development?

18. What hurdles do you anticipate?
What leadership style(s) will a leader in your organization have to
demonstrate? How could you incorporate Servant Leadership?
What are potential strengths and weaknesses as they relate to your
business?
How can the leadership in your organization impact and influence others
and deliver the results you expect?
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the
APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is
not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to
beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for
successful completion.
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BUS 485 Week 7 Assignment 2
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Benchmark Assignment Executive Summary

19. As your team has worked through the business plan, it is important for
leaders to develop their vision for the future of their organization.
Individually develop an Executive Summary (a minimum of 500 words)
for your team’s strategic business plan. Describe each section of the plan
in a few sentences so the reader better understands an overview of your
business plan. Include suggestions for strategic management within your
organization that considers both internal and external factors to support
the growth of your organization. Prior to completing the Final Strategic
Business Plan, share your vision with the members of your team and
integrate appropriate strategic management decisions in your final
business plan.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA
Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not
required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to
beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for
successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to
the directions in the Student Success Center.
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BUS 485 Week 7 Discussion 1
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20. Discuss the role of organizational controls and explain their importance.
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BUS 485 Week 7 Discussion 2
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Why is it necessary to regularly evaluate business strategy?
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BUS 485 Week 8 Assignment 2 Benchmark
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Capstone Presentation
Details:

21. Create a visually engaging, professionally designed PowerPoint
presentation (10-15 slides) to deliver the findings of your Capstone
project. Your presentation will be evaluated based on the following:
Organization
Content
Delivery
Professional appeal
Slide design
Effective communication skills
Include a reference slide with a minimum of six reputable sources (e.g.,
trade magazines, academic journals, professional/government websites)
you consulted to locate information for your presentation (these may be
resources utilized for your Capstone). Include speaking notes for each
slide. Students may take the notes from your Capstone project. Students
will be individually graded based on the provided rubric and are required
to effectively communicate their group’s business plan in their
PowerPoint presentation.
While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid
academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be
presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the
APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to
beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for
successful completion.
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BUS 485 Week 8 Discussion 1

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What are the most effective leadership styles? Why are they effective?
In your opinion, what are the least effective leadership styles? Explain.
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BUS 485 Week 8 Discussion 2
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Why are innovation and entrepreneurial spirit important to market entry
or market expansion? Give examples
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