Final Project One Milestone

For this assignment, due in Module Two, you will submit a one-page (maximum) document that will identify your chosen successful company from the suggested list.

You are expected to provide a brief overview of the successful company that you have chosen to benchmark for management best practices.

You should also include specific examples related to the fundamental principles of management and the company's mission and vision statement. Instructor feedback should be applied to your Final Project One submission.

You must select a company from the list of suggested companies below. Resources related specifically to the successful companies listed are provided.

Southwest Airlines

· SouthwestAirlines.com

· Southwest Airlines Opens for Business - Customers

· Effective Management at Southwest Airlines

· Southwest Airlines: Strategy Genius or Common Sense? (8:32)

Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed:

I. Provide a brief overview of the successful company that you have chosen to benchmark for management best practices

II. Include specific examples relating to the fundamental principles of management and the company's mission and vision statement

Guidelines for Submission: Final Project One Milestone One must be one page in length (maximum) with double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, one inch margins, and citations in APA style.

Critical Elements Proficient

Overview - Provides a brief overview of the successful company that was chosen to benchmark for management best practice

Principles of Management/Company's Mission and Vision - Includes specific examples relating to the fundamental principles of management and the company's mission and vision statement

Needs Improvement

Overview - Provides an overview of the company that was chosen to benchmark for management best practices but details lack relevance or are cursory

Principles of Management/Company's Mission and Vision - Includes examples relating to the fundamental principles of management and the company's mission and vision statement but examples are not specific or explanation is lacking in detail