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Strategic Management Research Journal (MGT498; MGT498; MGT498; MGT4
Assignment Review the Strategic Management Project Background paper for more information.
To prepare for this assignment, review the terms and topics addressed this week:
backward integration taper vertical integration forward vertical integration strategic relationships with vertical integration
international strategy global strategy innovation
Make a Word document called Strategic Management Research Journal Part 4 and save it.
In your journal entry, write a 525- to 700-word answer to the following prompts:
Determine Caterpillar Inc.’s short- and long-term objectives.
Examine how Caterpillar Inc.’s performance and organizational goals have been affected by mergers and acquisitions in the last 3-5 years.
Determine the most important merger or acquisition that has aided Caterpillar’s performance and achievement of organizational objectives. Justify your decision.
Assess the efficiency of Caterpillar’s global strategy operational plan (international, multi-domestic, global-standardization, or transnational). Include any relevant research or facts to back up your claim.
Note: You will use information from this entry into your Week 5 presentation.
Please turn in your assignment.
Resources http://finance.yahoo.com/caterpillar-annual-report-research/caterpillar-annual-report-research/caterpillar-annual-report-research/caterpillar-
Overview of the Strategic Management Project
The goal of the Strategic Management Project is to provide you hands-on experience with strategic management concepts. The project is spaced out over the course’s five weeks. Weeks 14 and 15 allow students to put key terms into practice by evaluating Caterpillar Inc.’s strategic planning elements through documentation in the Strategic Management Research Journal. The final Week 5 assignment demonstrates your understanding of strategic management and improvement in the creation of a presentation for Caterpillar Inc.’s management team.
You will act as though you are a new hire at Caterpillar Inc. headquarters in the role of Assistant Strategic Development Analyst for the purposes of the Strategic Management Project.
Analyst, Strategic Development Assistant Maintain a Strategic Management Research Journal that includes the following:
Examine Caterpillar Inc.’s corporate information, rivals, and related business data.
Document background information, including Caterpillar Inc.’s history and current strategic management.
Based on your research, evaluate the strengths and shortcomings of Caterpillar Inc.’s strategic management and provide a presentation to the company’s leadership.
In a presentation to Caterpillar Inc.’s executive team, recommend strategic management steps to assure future success.
Caterpillar Inc. is a company based in the United States.
The following is taken from the website of Caterpillar Inc.:
Caterpillar Inc. produces construction and mining equipment, as well as diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. Caterpillar’s business strategy focuses on providing solutions that assist customers build a better world while also allowing the company to expand profitably for its shareholders. The company’s corporate governance program ensures that investors and other stakeholders are served with the highest level of accountability, integrity, and adherence to all laws. Caterpillar’s global reach, product diversity, and financial strength enable it to compete in today’s global marketplaces.
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Excellent Quality 95-100%
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Introduction
45-41 points The background and significance of the problem and a clear statement of the research purpose is provided. The search history is mentioned. |
Literature Support 91-84 points The background and significance of the problem and a clear statement of the research purpose is provided. The search history is mentioned. |
Methodology 58-53 points Content is well-organized with headings for each slide and bulleted lists to group related material as needed. Use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. to enhance readability and presentation content is excellent. Length requirements of 10 slides/pages or less is met. |
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Average Score 50-85% |
40-38 points More depth/detail for the background and significance is needed, or the research detail is not clear. No search history information is provided. |
83-76 points Review of relevant theoretical literature is evident, but there is little integration of studies into concepts related to problem. Review is partially focused and organized. Supporting and opposing research are included. Summary of information presented is included. Conclusion may not contain a biblical integration. |
52-49 points Content is somewhat organized, but no structure is apparent. The use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. is occasionally detracting to the presentation content. Length requirements may not be met. |
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Poor Quality 0-45% |
37-1 points The background and/or significance are missing. No search history information is provided. |
75-1 points Review of relevant theoretical literature is evident, but there is no integration of studies into concepts related to problem. Review is partially focused and organized. Supporting and opposing research are not included in the summary of information presented. Conclusion does not contain a biblical integration. |
48-1 points There is no clear or logical organizational structure. No logical sequence is apparent. The use of font, color, graphics, effects etc. is often detracting to the presentation content. Length requirements may not be met |
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