The 6-page paper analyzes the business-level and corporate-level strategies of a public corporation to determine which strategies are most important for long-term success. It also evaluates the corporation's most significant competitor and determines if the analysis would differ in slow or fast market cycles. The paper addresses all requirements and demonstrates knowledge of strategic management concepts.

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Figures title: 8Week 8 Assignment 3
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Week 8 Assignment 3
Write your introduction to this 6-page paper here. Include one
(1) paragraph (not more than 6 lines of text) that explains what
your paper will discuss. Much of your introduction may be
taken from the assignment instructions (in your own words).
Read all assignment resources to understand what should be
included in your paper. Be sure to review the assignment
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course announcements to understand the requirements. Do not
exceed 6 lines of text in this introduction. There should be no

3. direct quotes in this section. After reading these instructions,
replace this blue text with your introduction and change the font
color to black.Business-Level Strategies
Analyze the business-level strategies for the corporation you
chose to determine the business-level strategy you think is most
important to the long-term success of the firm. You will also
need to determine whether or not you judge this to be a good
choice (Note: in this step you need to choose and write about
only one (1) business-level strategy from the text book (not
Google). Hint: See Figure 4.1 in the textbook. Include a
thorough justification for your choice that is backed by facts
and sound judgement. For background, be sure to research and
explain the industry in which your selected corporation
operates. You could also briefly (1 – 2 sentences) define the
business-level strategy (cite your sources) you are writing about
using the textbook/Learn, as an introduction to your analysis.
Read Chapter 4 in the course textbook. Review the Week 4
Learn Reading for supporting content. Your response here
should demonstrate that you understand the key concepts
regarding the selected business-level strategy and can apply
them to a real-world corporation. Keep in mind that this is a 6-
page paper and as such your analysis should thoroughly address
the concepts discussed in the course. Avoid unsubstantiated
statements, extended introductory commentary, direct quotes,
and unrelated content. Strive for about 1 ½ - 2 pages of well-
constructed, in-depth analysis in this section.
In this section, you could research and identify the core
competencies your chosen firm uses to implement its business-
level strategies and discuss their effectiveness. You could also
demonstrate from your research how the firm uses its core
competencies to create and sell its products in the marketplace.
Consider the actions & choices your firm has made to compete
in individual product markets. Review Chapters 4-9 for
specifics on the business-level strategies. Your response should
clearly identify the one business-level strategy from the
textbook that you think is most important to the long-term

4. success of the corporation. Your response must also include a
clearly stated and justified judgement on whether that strategy
is a good choice. Include enough content and depth to
demonstrate a thorough analysis of your selected corporation’s
business-level strategy. Remember that this is a 6-page paper
and as such, you will need to dig deep. After reading these
instructions, replace this blue text with your analysis and
change the font color to black. Corporate-Level Strategies
Analyze the corporate-level strategies for the corporation you
chose to determine the corporate-level strategy you think is
most important to the long-term success of the firm. You will
also need to determine whether or not you judge this to be a
good choice. (Note: in this step you need to choose and write
about only one (1) corporate-level strategy from the text book
(not Google). Hint: See chapter 6 in the textbook. Include a
thorough justification for your choice that is backed by facts
and sound judgement. You could also briefly (1 – 2 sentences)
define the corporate-level strategy (cite your sources) you are
writing about using the textbook/Learn, as an introduction to
your analysis. Read Chapter 6 in the course textbook. Review
the Week 6 Learn Reading for supporting content. Your
response here should demonstrate that you understand the key
concepts regarding the selected corporate-level strategy and can
apply them to a real-world corporation. Keep in mind that this
is a 6-page paper and as such your analysis should thoroughly
address the concepts discussed in the course. Avoid
unsubstantiated statements, extended introductory commentary,
direct quotes, and unrelated content. Strive for about 1 ½ - 2
pages of well-constructed, in-depth analysis in this section.
Your response should clearly identify the one corporate-level
strategy from the textbook that you think is most important to
the long-term success of the corporation. Your response must
also include a clearly stated and justified judgement on whether
that strategy is a good choice. Include enough content and depth
to demonstrate a thorough analysis of your selected
corporation’s corporate-level strategy. Remember that this is a

5. 6-page paper and as such, you will need to dig deep. After
reading these instructions, replace this blue text with your
analysis and change the font color to black. Competitive
Environment
Analyze the competitive environment to determine the
corporation's most significant competitor (this will require
research outside of the course material). Compare their
strategies at each level and evaluate which company you think
is most likely to be successful in the long term. Justify your
choice. Hint: read chapters 1 - 10 in the course textbook as they
provide a solid background for this section. Review the Week 1
- 8 Learn Readings for supporting content. Remember that this
is a 6-page paper and requires a thorough competitive analysis.
Strive for about a 1 ½ - 2 pages of well-constructed, in-depth
analysis in this section. Cite your sources and avoid the use of
direct quotes. After reading these instructions, replace this blue
text with your analysis and change the font color to
black.Market Cycles
Determine whether your choice from Question 3 (Competitive
Environment section above) would differ in slow-cycle and fast-
cycle markets. It would be a good idea to briefly explain what
the slow-cycle and fast-cycle markets are from the textbook
(cite your sources) as a short introduction to your
determination. Hint: read Chapter 5 in the course textbook.
Remember that this is a 6-page paper and therefore each section
requires a thorough response that demonstrates your
understanding of key concepts covered in the course and your
ability to apply them to a real-world corporation. Cite your
sources and avoid the use of direct quotes. After reading these
instructions, replace this blue text with your response and
change the font color to black.
Sources
1. Hitt, Ireland, & Hoskisson. 2020. Strategic management:
Concepts and cases: Competitiveness and globalization (13th
ed.). Mason, OH: South-Western Cengage Learning
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Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRequirements
30.0 to >24.0 pts
Meets Expectation
The paper includes all of the required components specified in
the assignment, including length, sources, risk register, and
topics addressed.
24.0 to >18.0 pts
Approaches Expectation
The paper includes most of the required components, as
specified in the assignment.
18.0 to >12.0 pts
Below Expectation
The paper includes some of the required components, as
specified in the assignment.
12.0 to >0 pts

7. Limited Evidence
The paper includes few of the required components, as specified
in the assignment.
30.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent
30.0 to >24.0 pts
Meets Expectation
Demonstrates strong or adequate knowledge of risk; correctly
represents knowledge from the readings and sources.
24.0 to >18.0 pts
Approaches Expectation
Some significant, but not major, errors or omissions in
demonstration of knowledge.
18.0 to >12.0 pts
Below Expectation
Major errors or omissions in demonstration of knowledge.
12.0 to >0 pts
Limited Evidence
Fails to demonstrate knowledge of the materials.
30.0 pts

8. This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCritical Analysis
30.0 to >24.0 pts
Meets Expectation
Provides a strong critical analysis and interpretation of the
information given.
24.0 to >18.0 pts
Approaches Expectation
Some significant, but not major, errors or omissions in analysis
and interpretation.
18.0 to >12.0 pts
Below Expectation
Major errors or omissions in analysis and interpretation.
12.0 to >0 pts
Limited Evidence
Fails to provide critical analysis and interpretation of the
information given.
30.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning
OutcomeSources/Examples
15.0 to >12.0 pts
Meets Expectation

9. Sources or examples meet required criteria and are well chosen
to provide substance and perspectives on the issue under
examination.
12.0 to >9.0 pts
Approaches Expectation
Sources or examples meet required criteria, but are less than
adequately chosen to provide substance and perspectives on the
issue under examination.
9.0 to >6.0 pts
Below Expectation
Sources or examples meet required criteria, but are poorly
chosen to provide substance and perspectives on the issue under
examination.
6.0 to >0 pts
Limited Evidence
Source or example selection and integration of knowledge from
the course are clearly deficient.
15.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDemonstrates
College-level Proficiency in Organization, Grammar, and Style
10.0 to >8.0 pts
Meets Expectation
Submission is clearly organized, well written, and in proper

10. format, as outlined in the assignment. Strong sentence and
paragraph structure; few errors in grammar and spelling.
8.0 to >6.0 pts
Approaches Expectation
Submission is fairly well organized and written, and is in proper
format, as outlined in the assignment.Reasonably good sentence
and paragraph structure; significant number of errors in
grammar and spelling.
6.0 to >4.0 pts
Below Expectation
Submission is poorly organized; does not follow proper
format.Inconsistent to inadequate sentence and paragraph
development; numerous errors in grammar and spelling.
4.0 to >0 pts
Limited Evidence
Submission is not well organized or written, and is not in proper
format. Poor quality work; unacceptable in terms of grammar
and spelling.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDemonstrates
Proper Use of APA Style
10.0 to >8.0 pts
Meets Expectation

11. Submission contains proper APA formatting, according to the
CSU-Global Guide to Writing & APA, with no more than one
significant error.
8.0 to >6.0 pts
Approaches Expectation
Submission contains no more than two to three significant
errors in APA formatting, according to the CSU-Global Guide
to Writing & APA.
6.0 to >4.0 pts
Below Expectation
Submission contains four to five significant errors in APA
formatting, according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing &
APA.
4.0 to >0 pts
Limited Evidence
Submission contains more than five significant errors in APA
formatting, according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing &
APA.
10.0 pts
Total Points: 125.0