Unit 4 - Discussion Board
Assignment Overview
Type: Discussion Board
Unit:SWOT Analysis & NPV
Due Date:Tue, 7/27/17
Grading Type: Numeric
Points Possible:75
Points Earned:0
Deliverable Length:Primary Task: 600 words; Secondary Task: 150 words
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Assignment Details
Assignment Description
Students will be expected to post their first initial discussion board posting by Friday of each week. Discussion posts will be graded and late submissions will be assigned a late penalty in accordance with the late penalty policy found in the syllabus. NOTE: All submission posting times are based on midnight Central Time.
Students are expected to post their responses to peers by Tuesday. NOTE: All submission posting times are based on midnight Central Time.
Primary Task Response: Respond to the following scenario with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. Be substantive and clear, and use research to reinforce your ideas.
Now is the time to make a decision about relocating the manufacturing operation to the United States is fast-approaching. AutoEdge, like most companies, uses a strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threat (SWOT) analysis to facilitate its decision making.
You have just completed your first monthly activity report for the board when Lester calls.
"Hi," you say. "I just finished my monthly report for the board. I'll e-mail it to you when we get done talking."
"Sounds good," he says. "I'm calling because we need your expertise again for another facet of our investigation into the manufacturing operation. This time, I want you to conduct a detailed SWOT analysis for AutoEdge, and provide a brief summary of your analysis."
"I was expecting this," you say. "Some of the research I've done over the past 4 weeks will be useful as I put this analysis together for you."
"Yes, I thought you were in a good position to do this work," he says. "Your analysis may be different from other people who have been at the company longer, but your fresh perspective on the components will be helpful in moving the debate forward."
"That's a good point," you say. "I'll keep that in mind as I go through the information."
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