Research the Sun Micro Systems site
(http://www.sun.com/aboutsun/investor/rss/index.jsp).
Using your readings, the Library, and the Internet, and any
additional resources necessary, you are being asked to complete the following
sections of a Strategic Audit (See examples starting on page 78 and pages
179-185 following appendix 11.C):
1. Analysis
of Strategic Factors. Since you are aware that your analysis of strategic
factors or SFAS (Strategic Factor Analysis Summary) is based on IFAS and EFAS
tables, and since we will need to understand your choices, you are required to
submit the three tables in Excel format in one separate file from your written
Word assignment. No submission of an Excel file or submission of a table in a
Word file will cause you to lose half of the points of this assignment. No
comments are needed on the IFAS and the EFAS tables, but comments are needed on
the SFAS table, which is the foundation for this assignment (You will submit
one Excel file that will include three separate sheets, one for the IFAS, one
for the EFAS and one for the SFAS). As a reminder, two files are to be
submitted: One Excel file (counting for three pages) and one Word file (five to
seven pages double-spaced). You will be graded on your knowledge of the
software and math in building the MS Excel tables, and on your ability to
communicate in writing and present your arguments.
2. Strategic
Alternatives and Recommended Strategy Here you will be graded on your ability
to analyze economic, socio-cultural, political-legal, technological, and
financial data to justify your available strategies and the one(s) you
recommend.
3. Implementation:
Describe the implementation of the strategy(ies) you recommended.
4. Evaluation
and Control How do you evaluate the performance of your implemented
strategy(ies)? For a sample outline of a Strategic Audit, review examples
starting on page 78 and appendix 11.C.
