Select Company is Walgreens

STRATEGIC PROCESS AND ANALYSIS

Introduction

For this portfolio work project, you will analyze the internal and external factors that shape and influence an organization’s strategy. Your work on this assignment will demonstrate your understanding of industry forces and how an organization can leverage its strengths to its advantage. This portfolio work project asks you to analyze the strategic process using the AFI framework. This analysis will clearly demonstrate your ability to think critically and strategically, and to use evidence to support your thinking.

Scenario

The vice president of strategy has asked you to prepare an objective analysis of the internal and external environments of the organization. She is hoping that your insight can be used to plan for the future direction of the company.

Your Role

You are a strategic analyst for the company you have selected to use in this course. The company has recently started the strategic planning process and needs to analyze the current internal and external environments.

Requirements

To complete this assignment, be sure you understand the AFI framework as presented in your text. Conduct your own research to find recent articles on the value of strategic planning and the role of leadership in the strategic planning process. (Note that the Strategic Management Process Map on pages 30 and 31 of the course text will be very helpful in completing this assignment.)
For this assignment, you will need to complete a VRIO or Value Chain analysis, a PESTLE analysis based on research of the organization (not conjecture or opinion), and a Five Forces model (pay attention to the relationships of elements from both PESTLE and Five Forces). Your prior discussion work should help here. These must be included as appendices in the document you submit. You should also research the industry your company is in, as well as the company’s website for information and supporting evidence. Once you have this research completed, prepare an executive briefing report that will be distributed to senior executive leadership. In your report, address the following:

  • Analyze the key components of the AFI strategic planning framework. Assess the value of using a strategic planning framework for long-term success and sustained competitive advantage.
  • Analyze the internal environment of the organization.
    • What are the key findings from your VRIO or Value Chain analysis?
    • How well does the organization leverage its strengths to execute the business strategy?
    • How effective is the organizational structure and management system design?
  • Analyze the external environment of the organization.
    • What are the key findings from your PESTLE analysis?
    • What are the key findings from your Five Forces analysis?
    • How can the organization respond to these forces to better position itself?
  • Explain the role of leadership in the strategic planning process. Be sure to address the ethical responsibilities of leaders in the strategic planning process.
  • Recommend a course of action for leadership based on your analysis.

In this unit, you become the sole owner of a healthcare organization. You would like to increase marketing potential while maintaining social responsibility within your field. As a new owner, you are not afforded a budget to hire a marketing expert and must develop the marketing strategy and subsequent collateral materials yourself. Your objective for this unit it to develop a marketing package that promotes your healthcare organization. By the end of this unit, you will become the subject matter expert on developing and deploying a marketing strategy for a healthcare organization.

Submit your marketing package as one (1) Word document. To do this, you will need to use Page Break and copy/paste functions.
Your final submission must include each of the following:
Professional letter from you to the local Chamber of Commerce introducing your new healthcare organization to the community. This is your opportunity to make a good, first impression, so be sure to incorporate the elements you would want to promote.
Identify the 5 P’s of healthcare marketing in your organization
Create mission and vision statements
Develop codes of professional conduct which support social responsibility in your select healthcare field
Record a 30-second radio announcement (Develop a 30-second radio announcement script). You will provide the audio link to your instructor on a separate page in your marketing package.
Design a print advertisement (e.g., billboard, bus, newspaper, etc.). You will provide the print advertisement that you create on a separate page in your marketing package.
All materials in your marketing packet must be completely original. Copying and pasting work from other sources for this assignment is strictly prohibited. Remember, you are developing a marketing package for your own healthcare organization; make it unique.
Although the use of APA formatting is not required for this assignment, proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation are expected.

PLAGIARISM IS HIGHLY UNACCEPTABLE!
This is worth 250 points!

Assignment 3
Mediated Communication Assignment
This assignment is designed to enrich your understanding of social media platforms you use, and to consolidate your understanding of class materials regarding Mediated Communication.
After you have worked your way through the recorded materials in Module 9 on our Canvas site, (#OMG, LOL, TTYL — Mediated Communication), choose a social media platform that you are familiar with (Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, WeChat, Facebook, etc.).  Use class materials in Module 9, #OMG, LOL, TTYL — Mediated Communication and Chapter 7 of the textbook(available in Module 9) to explain how this platform is a social communication tool for its users, using the following to structure your assignment.  Please number each section clearly, 1-4, and use letters (a., b., c. etc.) or numbers (1., 2., 3, etc.) to clearly identify each sub-part:

  1. Name and briefly explain the platform. (2 points)
  2. Give 2 specific examples of how you and/or other people you know use that platform. (4 points (2 points for each))
  3. Give 2 specific examples of the norms of the platform (how it is normally used/how it is expected to be used) and 2 specific examples of affordances of the platform (the things that specific features of the platform make possible). In each case, be sure to explain how the examples you give constitute a norm or an affordance.  (8 points – 2 points for each example)
  4. Explain how 2 of the following 3 media characteristics apply to this platform:

-interactivity
-synchronicity
-social presence
(6 points – 3 points for each)
The assignment should be between 1 and 2 pages, single spaced, 1” margins, 12 point font.  (If it is a little shorter or longer, that’s fine).  Please upload a .doc, .docx, or .pdf file.
Be sure to use proper references, as follows:
In the text of your paper:
The book:
(Ruben & Stewart, 2020, p. X)  Note: X should be replaced by the appropriate page number that you are citing.
Class notes:
(Mandelbaum, 2020)
In the reference list at the end of the paper (does not need to be on a separate page for this assignment):
The book:
Ruben, B. & Stewart, L. (2020).  Communication and human behavior.  7th Edition.  New York: Kendall Hunt.
Class notes:
Mandelbaum, J. (2020).  Class notes, Rutgers University, xx/xx/2020
Grading
An A assignment will follow ALL the instructions carefully, and show clear evidence of original thought and engaged analysis and discussion.  In an A assignment, the paper is laid out clearly, with each section numbered clearly, 1-4, and using letters (a., b., c. etc.) or numbers (1., 2., 3, etc.) to clearly identify each sub-part.  References are used when material from the Modules or textbook are quoted or referred to.

  1. Name and briefly explain the platform. (2 points)

Clearly identifies the platform, and its relevant features.

  1. Give 2 specific examples of how you and/or other people you know use that platform. (4 points (2 points for each))

Examples are clearly “real”, not made up, relate directly to the platform you have chosen, are specific, and are explained clearly.

  1. Give 2 specific examples of the norms of the platform (how it is normally used/how it is expected to be used) and 2 specific examples of affordances of the platform (the things that specific features of the platform make possible). In each case, be sure to explain how the examples you give constitute a norm or an affordance.  Label each part clearly and separately. (8 points – 2 points for each example)

The reader can easily identify each of the two examples of norms of the platform, and the two examples of affordances.  The explanation of each clearly lays out how each example is an example of a norm or affordance.

  1. Explain how 2 of the following 3 media characteristics apply to this platform:

-interactivity
-synchronicity
-social presence
(6 points – 3 points for each)
The 2 media characteristics applied in this section are identified clearly, and the aspects of the relevant features of the platform that relate to the chosen media characteristic are clearly identified and explained.

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Analyze and explain the associated health problems of the obesity epidemic and eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating.
Write a response of at least 350 words that explains the associated health problems of the obesity epidemic and eating disorders. Address the following:

Describe the risks associated with excess body fat.
Discuss at least five factors that influence the obesity epidemic.
Assess the various techniques for measuring body fat.
Explain the various strategies for weight loss.
What are some health problems associated with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder? Explain how each of the eating disorders mentioned may lead to health problems. What are the treatment options for these disorders?

Include references with citations in APA format.

Q2

 Identify two or more case studies on legal and ethical workplace situations that are influenced by society, culture, politics, health, safety, and security. 

 What ethical and legal risks are identified in your case studies? • How can HR mitigate the ethical and legal risks identified in your case studies? • How are federal and state workplace laws influenced or impacted by society, culture, politics, health, safety, and security? • How may your company’s CSR sustainability plan mitigate risks and maximize profits for shareholders? How important is societal support for your CSR plan? • What factors need to be considered when a company communicates to the public? 

 

QUESTION

Implementation of the IOM Future of Nursing Report

In a formal paper of 1,000-1,250 words you will discuss the work of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Committee Initiative on the Future of Nursing and the Institute of Medicine research that led to the IOM report, “Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health.” Identify the importance of the IOM “Future of Nursing” report related to nursing practice, nursing education and nursing workforce development. What is the role of state-based action coalitions and how do they advance goals of the Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action?

Explore the Campaign for Action webpage (you may need to research your state’s website independently if it is not active on this site): http://campaignforaction.org/states

Review your state’s progress report by locating your state and clicking on one of the six progress icons for: education, leadership, practice, interpersonal collaboration, diversity, and data. You can also download a full progress report for your state by clicking on the box located at the bottom of the webpage.

In a paper of 1,000-1,250 words:

  1. Discuss the work of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Committee Initiative on the Future of Nursing and the Institute of Medicine research that led to the IOM report, “Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health.”
  2. Identify the importance of the IOM “Future of Nursing” report related to nursing practice, nursing education and nursing workforce development.
  3. What is the role of state-based action coalitions and how do they advance goals of the Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action?

Summarize two initiatives spearheaded by your state’s action coalition. In what ways do these initiatives advance the nursing profession? What barriers to advancement currently exist in your state? How can nursing advocates in your state overcome these barriers?

A minimum of three scholarly references are required for this assignment.

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.

MY STATE IS PENNSYLVANIA

Prompt: How do Hobbes and Kant differ in their approach to the nature of human beings? Who do you think is less convincing out of the two and why?  Why is Hobbes associated with the school of Realism and Kant with Liberalism in International Relations?
Guidelines:

  • Font style: Times New Roman; Font size: 12
  • 1-inch margins on all sides of the document
  • 2-3 pages long (double-spaced), with a separate reference page.
  • APA citation or Chicago style citation throughout the text (in-text citations) and on the Reference page. Please visit the OWL Purdue website for detailed instructions on citation. the  (Links to an external site.)
  • Failure to cite any materials used will result in an automatic zero for the assignment.
  • Do not include any direct quotes in the writing assignments.
  • File uploads to Canvas will have to be in either Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx) or PDF (.pdf) formats.
  • Use links and articles attached for the essay

Websites
https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/hobbes-moral/
https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/kant/

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Write a 1,000- 1250 word paper examining how the Conceptual – Theoretical – Empirical (CTE) structure translates into nursing practice based on one of the middle range theories that has been formulated or derived from your preferred conceptual model of nursing. Chose middle range theory:  Psychoneuroimmunology Theory Information (PNI) by Dr. Mary Bennett.  Translate and apply the selected theory to nursing practice using actual examples. Evaluate the theory using the CTE steps below: 1.Evaluation of the conceptual-theoretical-empirical linkages. 2.Evaluation of the selected theory. 3.Evaluation of the empirical indicators. 4.Evaluation of research findings. 5.Evaluation of the utility and soundness of the practice theory.

Learning Outcomes: 
· Explain the forces driving and evaluate the impact of globalization (CLO: 1.3)
· Analyze the effects of culture, politics and economic systems in the context of international business (CLO: 2.1)
· Carry out effective self-evaluation through discussing economic systems in the international business context (CLO: 3.6)
Report Writing
Select a Saudi company that operates in Asia, and write (a minimum of 500 word) report covering the following points:
1. Present the study report with clear Introduction and Conclusion including your own views.
2. Conduct a SWOT analysis for your chosen company based on your research.
Strengths: List the strengths of the selected company;
Weaknesses: Describe the areas of weakness in the company’s operations;
Opportunities: Examine factors that may improve the company’s chances of success;
Threats: List the external threats to the business company’s success.
3. Analyze the political, economic, cultural and legal challenges the company currently faces in any of the country it operates (select one country in which the company operates for this analysis).

Assignment: Marketing Health Care ServicesStrategies used to market health care services are typically different than strategies used to market health care products. From intangibility to the natural inconsistencies in the delivery of services traditional marketing strategies must be modified so that there is a greater focus on marketing relationships and quality care. Therefore when developing marketing plans it is important for organizations to consider the 5 Is of marketing health services: inconsistency inseparability intangibility interaction and inventory. For this Assignment use the 5 Is to examine the health care service in the Aravind Eye Care System: Providing Total Eye Care to the Rural Population case study provided in the Learning Resources. Then provide recommendations for marketing the service.To prepare:Review the Aravind case study in the Learning Resources.With the 5 Is of marketing in mind reflect on the health care service provided by the organization and its personnel.The AssignmentIn a 4- to 5-page paper address the following:Using the 5 Is of marketing analyze the health care service provided by the organization in the scenario. Inconsistency: Is there consistency in the quality of care?Inseparability: When providing the service do providers demonstrate biases toward or against patients and their families (i.e. racial biases age biases gender biases etc.)?Intangibility: What are the intangible characteristics of providers (i.e. demeanor posture etc.)? How do providers behave toward patients?Interaction with consumers: Is the organization patient-centered or physician-centered?Inventory: How much time is spent on providing the service and how much time is spent on non-service-related activities?Recommend strategies to market this service to health care consumers. Include how these strategies might improve operations.