Based on the research in the uploaded papers on CVS company this will be a strategic analysis report. It is acceptable to include the research already presented on these uploads as part of the report. Please be sure to cite all sources that you are using throughout the report. The more support from industry reports and experts the more credible the statements.
A. Introduction: Introduction of the organization, including a summary of long term and short term issues in the organization (1 page).
B. Environment: Complete an analysis of the internal and external assessment environment. Complete a situational analysis (S.W.O.T.). Complete a competitive analysis using Porters Five-Forces model and identify the organizational goals (2 pages in length).
C. Strategies: Identify 3 to 4 applied strategies that the organization is using or could adopt and an explanation of why/how it will deal with the issues. When discussing the possible alternatives, be sure to include a discussion of the possible financial effects (2 pages in length).
D. Conclusion Discuss recommendations for the company based on your analysis. These recommendations could be related to the alignment of lower-level strategies with higher-level strategies; implementation of strategies; better evaluation and control of their strategies; addressing ethical, sustainability and social responsibility issues; and/or addressing global issues (1 page).
F. References: Use APA Format.
This paper should include approximately 5-10 references. This will include Internet research on the firm and their competitors, and academic research using the DSC online library.
G. Appendices: Supporting charts, tables, and reference information.
