2-page Organization Analysis Report. Please find the attached document to find the clear instruction regarding report.

Hello this is group report and I just want you to write my part which should be maximum of 2 pages excluding references.

The group report is called “Organizational analysis report” in which we are analyzing “Parkland Fuel Corporation”.

Link of the company https://www.parkland.ca/en

So my part in this report are as follows which I want you to do for me and please provide me all the references of your research because I also have to presentation of this report:

1. Identify competitors (at least four competitors) and explain how the organization is similar to and different from those competitors (2 points)

2. Describe business strategies (2 points)

3. Describe performance standards & monitoring system (1 point)

Here are some basic Information regarding Parkland Fuel Corporation which might be helpful for you:

Parkland Fuel Corporation is a Canadian independent fuel retailing company based in Calgary, Alberta. Its subsidiaries include several gas station chains, including Pioneer, Fas Gas Plus and Ultramar, as well as several commercial fuel distribution operations.

Parkland is an independent supplier and marketer of fuel and petroleum products and a leading convenience store operator. Parkland services customers across Canada, the United States, the Caribbean region and the Americas through three channels: Retail, Commercial and Wholesale. Parkland optimizes its fuel supply across these three channels by operating and leveraging a growing portfolio of supply relationships and storage infrastructure. Parkland provides trusted and locally relevant fuel brands and convenience store offerings in the communities it serves.

Helpful websites:

https://www.parkland.ca/application/files/9815/4231/7006/2009-Q3.pdf

https://www.parkland.ca/application/files/9115/8345/2055/2019-Q4-MDA-EN.pdf.pdf

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/markets/stocks/PKI-T/

https://ca.indeed.com/cmp/Parkland-Corporation/reviews

https://www.parkland.ca/en

These are the instructions from the professor for the complete report you just need to do my part. My part is highlighted in yellow.

Organizational analysis report

• This is a group assignment. Each group writes a single report, and only one member (group leader) of the group needs to submit it.

• Submission due by 11: 59 p.m., Nov. 23.

• Submit to: “Assignments” on UM Learn (under the Assessments tab)

  • File name: Group name

e.g., Group name: XYZ -> XYZ.doc (docx) or XYZ.pdf

• Format:

Everything must be in ONE file using Microsoft Word or PDF format (no other formats will be accepted). Please use Times New Roman 12-point font, 8 ½ x 11 page settings.

• Maximum of 10 single-spaced pages. The page limit does not include the reference list, cover page or appendix.

• Use APA style for your references.

• Up to 10% of points can be deducted for failure to follow the formatting and style guidelines

The analysis should include the following:

1. Business description: 2 points

1. Target customers

2. Attributes and benefits of key products/services

1. Management type: 6 points

1. Explain the main management type that characterizes the organization (6)

1. 1. 1. Approach to financial well-being/ ecological well-being/ social well-being using specific examples or practices

1. Competition and Strategy: 8 points

1. Identify competitors (at least four competitors) and explain how the organization is similar to and different from those competitors (2)

2. Describe business strategies (2)

3. SWOT analysis with specific information (4)

1. Organization design and control: 2 points

   1. Explain organization structure and culture (1)

   2. Describe performance standards & monitoring system (1)

1. Potential problems and solutions: 12 points

1. Identify and explain problems (at least four) facing the organization (4)

   1. The problems should be related to products/services, strategy, organization design, or control system

2. Develop two solutions to each of the problems and explain why these solutions are appropriate (8)

• Each team should provide specific information, examples/practices, and direct quotes to support the answers. You are required to conduct a non-face-to-face interview with a manger of the organization.

  • I also encourage you to communicate with other stakeholders (e.g., customers, employees…) of the organization via digital tools.

  • Appendix should include 1) the manager’s business card & contact info; 2) description of the interview method (when, where, how…)

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