McDonalds Case Study – Business Policy/Strategies

McDonalds Case Study – Business Policy/Strategies

Work type:       Case study

Format:    APA

Pages:     4 pages 1100 words, double-spaced

Academic level:       Undergraduate

Subject or discipline:       Business Studies

Title:        Writer’s choice

Number of sources: 3

Paper instructions: 

I am taking Business Policy/Strategies Class.

McDonalds Case Study.

• Copy Text book Ch 3 &5

• What is Strategy by Michael PorterFile

• Projects Research, links:

 http://Sanfrancisco.crains.com

http://www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/promo/sanfranciscoemail-ha

 https://www.morningbrew.com/daily

• Research and Writing Assignments

Requirement

PROGRAM LEARNING OBJECTIVES (PLO): Students will:

  1. Acquire and demonstrate analytical and problem-solving skills within various disciplines of business—accounting, economics, finance, management andmarketing;
  2. Learn to describe, discuss and analyze current events in American business with attention to the global, social and ethical dimensions ofevents;
  3. Acquire the communication, research and technological skills needed to analyze a business situation, and prepare and present a maanagementreport;
  4. Develop critical thinking abilities and a foundation of ethical principles that allows them to work effectively, respectfully, ethically and professionally with people of diverse ethnic, cultural, gender and otherbackgrounds.

COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

  • Demonstrate the ability to think strategically about a business organization, its business position and how it can gain sustainable competitive advantage. PLO #1,2,4
  • To be able, when faced with an unstructured business situation, to identify the key factors driving problem or situation, additional information needed to understand the situation, and to be able to set priorities for decision and action. PLO #1,2
  • Prepare a professional analysis of a business situation, including assessment of market conditions, financial analysis and strategic choicesPLO #3
  • Be able to clearly communicate applied business concepts, both orally and in writing, while integrating knowledge gained in earlier Intensive courses.PLO #2.
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COURSE STRUCTURE AND FORMAT 

 

This class is a capstone seminar; therefore, students must provide substantial classroom input derived from readings, your individual research, case analysis, your work and organizational experiences and current events in business. 

 

A typical class will likely include elements of formal lecture associated with assigned readings or related topics on strategy, and discussion of relevant activities news and events in the business world.

Assignment #2Case 25 – McDonald’s:Using the McDonald’s case study from your text, perform an Internal Analysis of McDonalds.

  • What source of competitive advantage does McDonald’s have, and is that position supported by its internal resources?
  • VRIO Analysis  – In order for companies to transform these resources into sustainable competitive advantage, resources must have four attributes that can be summarized into the VRIO framework
  • Is McDonald’s strategy is adequately supported by its value chain Value Chain Analysis – assess the relationships between the elements in McDonald’s value chain
  • Recommendation -What steps could CEO Easterbrook take to fix the problems McDonald’s faced?  Specific guidelines and formats will be discussed in class and available on MOODLE

 (Length: 3-5 pages excluding appendices and works cited if applicable.)

Written Case Analysis

You will have four case analyses papers to prepare over the course of the term; We will be discussing the case analysis requirements in detail during the class.

The grading criteria for each assignment will be based upon two components,

 1) content and the application of the various business disciplines you have been exposed to, and

 2) the quality of your writing.

Use lists, graphs, as needed to clarity and understanding. but make sure you give credit where credit is due. All papers are to be typed and the School of Business and Management requires the use of The American Psychology Association (APA) publication guidelines as a standard for all papers

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I will upload copy of Textbook & Michael PorterFile

Guidelines on Case Study Analysis

Using a case study as a learning tool is a proven method used to increase a student’s appreciation of the complexities of running a business.  The desired outgrowths of this method are to

1) increase your skills at focusing what’s relevant and important,

2) broaden and improve your critical thinking skills by developing and evaluating alternative solutions,  

3) apply techniques learned from previous courses, and

4) make real plausible decisions.   

Consider the Case as a formal business report that you are developing for the Board of Directors and CEO as a company consultant to make critical assessments and recommendations. There are no right or wrong answers to the Case question, as your position is well-defended.    Prepare your report with proper documentation of sources, both internal citations and a complete reference list.  The written format must be consistent with APA format.  

Lobbyists

Lobbyists

Work type:          Other : Assignment

Format:      APA

Pages:        1 pages (275 words, Double-spaced)

Academic level:  Undergraduate. (yrs 1-2)

Subject or discipline:   Other : U.S. Government

Title: Lobbyists

Number of sources:     0

Paper instructions:     

Click on the assignment called “Lobbyists” through Canvas.

Complete the handout attached in Word and submit as a file attachment.

Political Polarization

Political Polarization

Work type:          Other : Assignment

Format:      APA

Pages:        1 pages (275 words, Double-spaced)

Academic level:  Undergraduate. (yrs 1-2)

Subject or discipline:   Other : U.S. Government

Title: Political Polarization

Number of sources:     0

Paper instructions:     

Click on the assignment called “Political Polarization” through Canvas. Complete the following assignment in Word and submit as a file attachment.

The Minister’s Black Veil Discussion

The Minister’s Black Veil Discussion

Work type:          Discussion Essay

Format:      APA

Pages:        1 pages (275 words, Double-spaced)

Academic level:  High school

Subject or discipline:   Other : Freshman Comp II

Title: The Minister’s Black Veil Discussion

Number of sources:     0

Paper instructions:     

Instructions

Answer the following questions in paragraph form:

Pretend you’re a townsperson in Milford at the time of the story. You are gossiping with your friends (the people in this class) about Reverend Hooper’s sudden donning of the black veil. Provide an explanation for why Reverend Hooper was wearing the black veil, and explain why you think that way. In other words, what does the black veil symbolize to you?

(Note: you can be a bit creative with this, since I’m asking you to gossip. You can make up any reason you like, but please be respectful of others, and please make sure that you bring up what the black veil symbolizes in your post.)

Please remember to respond to two other posts; try to sound like your gossiping!

Area of Triangles and Quadrilaterals

Area of Triangles and Quadrilaterals

Academic level   Undergraduate. (yrs 1-2)

Type of paper     Coursework

Discipline   Mathematics

Pages         1

Nurse Responsibilities

Nurse Responsibilities

Academic level   Undergraduate. (yrs 3-4)

Type of paper     Discussion Essay

Discipline   Nursing

Pages         1

Federalism and COVID 19

Federalism and COVID 19

The national emergency along with the uncertainty that can be attributed to COVID-19 has motivated a national discussion of the roles of citizens, the civil society, as well as the federal, state, and the local governments.

Considering a republic, in which case power resides among its people and is mediated through elected representatives, this is a matter of concern to political accountability. During the COVID-19 pandemic, for example, Congress and the Administration are often deemed responsible for decisions and policies, as well as their consequences, that were actually under the authority of state or local government. This experience highlights the lack of basic knowledge, among not only American citizens, but their leaders and the media, about our system of government. Properly evaluating government operation together with performance of elected leaders, is impossible devoid such knowledge. Federalism, appropriately understood as well as implemented, is an effective model that facilitates responding to COVID-19 pandemic. It gives room for flexibility in states to make suitable decisions that have been informed by the actual conditions as well as impact of policy choices.

Academic level   Undergraduate.

Type of paper     Other

Discipline   U.S. Government

Pages         2