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Research and Development-What are the firms current R&D objectives, strategies,
policies and programs?
This section (a SWOT analysis) should summarize the significant factors you have
identified in Sections II and III of your report and serve as the basis for your
identification of any strategic issues or recommendations you develop for the firm.
V. Identification of Strategic Issues (required)
A strategic issue is a challenge that stands as an obstacle to a firms future success. The
results of both internal and external analysis are utilized to identify issues and problems
as clearly and sharply as possible. Worrys, obstacles or problems of strategic
importance should be expressed as how to (how to reduce the companys high costs)
questions. Potential opportunities should be expressed as whether to (whether to expand
the firms product offerings) questions. Strategic recommendations must address all
strategic issues identified.
VI.
A. Identify the generic business and/or corporate level strategy currently being followed
by the organization. Can current or revised objectives be met by fine-tuning or the
more careful implementation of current strategies?
B. What are the major feasible alternative strategies available to this firm as it addresses
its strategic initiatives? What are the pros and cons of each?
C. Which of the strategic alternatives are you recommending for this firm? (If
appropriate, differentiate your recommendations for corporate, business and
functional strategies and different units of the firm.)
D. Explain how your recommendation resolves both long and-term problems and
effectively deals with strategic factors.
E. What kind of programs should be developed should be developed to implement the
recommended strategy? Who should develop and or administer these programs? Are
these programs financially feasible?
VII.
A. Is the current information system capable of measuring critical success factors and
providing sufficient feedback on implementation activities?
B. Are adequate control measures in place to ensure conformance with the
recommended strategic plan?