Assignment

Using your current work organization (or an organization of interest) and a second organization in the same industry as the subject matter, research the elements of business, compare and contrast the two selected organizations, and prepare an APA formatted paper that:

• Analyzes the basic legal, social, and economic environment in which the organizations operate

• Analyzes the managerial, operational, and financial issues impacting the organizations including:

o Company Culture and Performance
o Promotion Policies
o Strategic Decisions Making
o Decision-Making Style
o Management Style
o Leadership Style
o Communication Style
o Use of SWOT Tool
o Operations Strategy Framework

• Assesses how the overall management teams perform in terms of the four functions of management.

• Identifies and explains the strong points of the managers.

• Identifies and explains areas in which improvements are needed.

Be sure to use a minimum of 5 external sources to support your analysis.