case 33
DUE: 01.25.15 @ 11:59PM
Prepare a case study analysis on Case 33, Whole Foods Market 2010: How to Grow in an Increasingly Competitive Market? (Mini Case). Please see link here >> http://tecdigital.tec.ac.cr/file/9565503/www.bloomberg.com
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Closely adhere to the Case Study Analysis Template by viewing first attachment below. Please utilize this template format for this project. Use titles and subtitles per the format for readability purposes. Focus upon the idea of conducting a SWOT analysis with respect to Whole Food’s internal environment and use long term objectives to remedy the issue presented in the case study. Please include the SWOT analysis with the four quadrants in the Appendix of your paper(after the References page). You can find the Personal Case Study SWOT Analysis template below(Second attachment).
Assignment Checklist:
• Conduct a SWOT analysis on the case study company’s internal environment.
• Create a case study analysis focusing on the company’s internal environmental issues through the development of long term objectives.
• Create at least two to three alternative solutions.*
* Conduct further research on the featured case study company on its website relative to news and press releases, community involvement, and the like. Use this information to help formulate your own original two to three Alternative Solutions. After choosing one of the two to three Alternative Solutions, discuss the Selected Solution. In the Implementation section, describe how your Selected Solution will be implemented.
Format
The case analysis should be 3 written pages in length (not including the formal title page and References page), double spaced.
Ensure that you use correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, mechanics, and usage. When citing sources (text and list references), you should use the current APA format and style.
Assignment Requirements:
>Cover page, “Discussion”(3 COMPLETE pp.), and Reference page=5 COMPLETE pages.(Nothing less then 5 pages!).
>Content: Answers provide correct and complete information demonstrating critical thinking: Conduct a SWOT on the case study company’s internal environment. Also, create a case study analysis focusing upon the comopany’s internal encironmental issues through the development of long term objectives.
>Analysis and Critical Thinking: Synopsis of situation, Key issues, Problem definition, Alternative solutions, Select a solution, Implementation, and Recommendations.
>Again, Responses must demonstrate critical thinking and analysis and exhibit application of information.
>Clear business writing: Spelling and grammar are acceptable. Effective use of APA(6th Edition). Follow the required format and instructions above!
>3 sources in APA citation(Nothing less then 3, and it’s not necessary for more)
>Font size: 12
>Double spaced(No spaces between paragraphs)
>Lastly, but not least, NO PLAGIARISM
If you can’t adhere to these clear instructions above, please, do me a favor and don’t waste my time sending a handshake. Thank You.
*Homework Field of Study: Management Policy and Strategy
If you don’t have expertise in this area of study please don’t waste my time sending a handshake.