For this 3 to 4 page project, you will identify a business that you would like to start. Either this can be an actual plan for a business you have thought about starting for years, or you can create a hypothetical business for the purposes of this project.

You will describe the type of business you will research, develop, and organize for your Final Project. In addition, please describe the vision and mission statements. Keep in mind that you should select an organization whereas you can export products and/or services to a foreign country of your choice. Each week you will be addressing a different aspect of the business planning process. In the Final Project, you will use information gained from the weekly projects along with information obtained through research. Each week you will add to the foundation for your business plan, which is due at the end of Unit 10.

Assignment checklist

· Describe business strategy and strategic thinking.

· Create the structure and form of management applied in the business.

· Evaluate the roles that your structure, management, and the leadership foundation you created will play in the performance of the organization.