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Strategic Plan, Part 1: External Environmental Scan Grading Guide

STR/581 Version 10

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Strategic Plan, Part 1: External Environmental Scan Grading Guide

STR/581 Version 10

Strategic Planning and Implementation

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Individual Assignment: Strategic Plan, Part 1: External Environmental Scan Purpose of Assignment

The final strategic plan is due in Week 6, but it begins with Part 1 in Week 2. Students begin by working on an environmental scan which allows students to dig into the environments of the company selected.

Resources Required

Selected Company

Grading Guide

Content	Met	Partially Met	Not Met	Comments:
The paper uses an organization according to the following: Current employer Most recent or former employer Place of business that you have patronized or have been familiar with over a long period of time. The organization can be a start-up that you or a significant other may create in the future. For a start-up, focus on an entrepreneurial idea that is of substantive interest, so this project leaves you with a product you may leverage in the future.
The paper includes a determination of how to create value and sustain competitive advantage through environmental scanning strategy.
The paper includes an evaluation of the company’s external environment.
The paper includes an assessment of the company’s general environment.
The paper includes an evaluation of the organization’s industry operating environment.
The paper is 1,050- to 1,400 words in length.
		Total Available	Total Earned
		3.5	#/3.5

Writing Guidelines	Met	Partially Met	Not Met	Comments:
The paper and presentation—including tables and graphs, headings, title page, citations, and reference page—are consistent with APA formatting guidelines and meets course-level requirements.
The paper and presentation include properly cited intellectual property using APA style in-text citations and a reference slide or page.
The paper and presentation include major points that are stated clearly, organized logically, and supported by specific details, examples, or analysis.
The paper and presentation include sentences that are complete, clear, and concise.
The paper and presentation follow proper rules of grammar and usage including spelling and punctuation.
		Total Available	Total Earned
		1.5	#/1.5

Assignment Total	#	5	#/5
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