Write a detailed report of your analytical findings and strategic issues from your analysis of the firm to
the vice president of strategy. Explain that this analysis focuses on the three strategic elements of the
firm and the concerns or opportunities about how the strategic elements fit the strategic frame. Note,
henceforth the concerns and opportunities are to be referred to as strategic issues, and be managed
toward and integrated with the Comprehensive Organizational Strategic Analysis.
Analyze and synthesize inconsistencies between the firm’s strategy and its goals. Does the
strategy establish a direction and set aspirations that motivate and inspire the members of
the organization to achieve its goals?
Evaluate how the firm leverages its resources and capability to execute the business
strategy. Are the firm’s capabilities found in its functions or the value chain, or both?
Referring to Figure 3.5, are the firm’s resources and capabilities allocated to establish and
sustain competitive advantage? Does the strategy give coherence to decisions about
allocation of resources?
Evaluate the effectiveness of the organizational structure and management system design,
and its ability to support the key resources and capabilities that execute the business
strategy. Is the organizational structure suited for the particular tasks and particular
business environment of the firm?
Articulate concerns or opportunities regarding shareholders and stakeholders, distribution
of excess profits, or other ethical dilemmas. Does the strategy consistently balance
stockholders and stakeholder interests?
Articulate concerns or opportunities about the strategic fit between the firm’s capabilities,
organizational structure, and management systems.
Compose a preliminary strategic fit report on the firm and its internal environment and
how strategies are applied to product lines or market segments.
Submit your report in a business format, adhering to the submission requirements below.
Submission Requirements
Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall
message.
Business formatting:
Length: 2–3 double-spaced, typed pages.
Font: Times New Roman, 12 point
APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to APA (6th ed.) style and
formatting. Minimum of two sources required.
