Strategic Analysis

Strategic Analysis Task - An individual report of 3,000 ±10% words The strategic analysis must be related to a recognised aspect of business policy, strategic management or the philosophical underpinning of a particular methodology within the public or private sector strategic management domain. Important: DO NOT submit a marketing analysis or a strategic HR resource analysis. You should be applying the concepts and models from the topics that are within the module to your chosen organisation. Objectives To analyse a business policy or strategic management topic, to carry out individual research or evaluation of an organization. Assignment title: How is ALDI strengthening its’ competitive advantage in the UK? Report format with the headings as below; Introduction Executive Summary Competitive Advantage Porters Forces SWOT Analysis ALDI CSR Strategy Conclusion and Recommendations References (At least 20 sources must be used) Bibliography Appendix Assessment Criteria Your seminar tutor on the basis of the following general criteria will assess the paper: Requirements: , identify and critically analyse fundamental issues related to strategic management. Content - the quality of research and analysis undertaken and the use of initiative in finding sources of information; Process - the quality and clarity of the assignment and your ability to demonstrate command over the subject area and the development of a case or argument; The “Presentation” element of the Generic Assessment Criteria will be used to assess the report structure. Use a theoretical model to reflect upon the reality (practice) of a situation. Use theory to predict the outcomes of practice. Use practice to reflect upon / modify theory;