An Abstract page is not needed for this assignment
Book chapters have been attached in separate files to help with this assignment along with templates assisting
The specific requirements for this assignment are to write a 3–5 page paper in which you:
- Describe the product or service on which the company is focusing, including the company's name and its significance.
- Provide the rationale for each component of the mission statement.
- Describe the trends in your specific industry, focusing on your particular type of product or service.
Research and outline industry trends. Be sure to consider the size and growth rate for the overall industry and for the specific product or service on which you are focusing. You will also summarize the key learnings from your SWOT matrix.
Reminders and Notes
- Select the strategic position from the course text (pages 146–147) that you believe is the best one for your chosen company and explain how you will implement it to distinguish your product or service from the competition.
o Consult Chapter 9, "Strategic Position & Risk Assessment" of your text for help in crafting this portion of your business plan. - Describe the company’s distribution channels and provide the rationale for your selection.
o Sample questions to ask when choosing distribution channels:
o Will you sell your product in grocery stores, restaurants, or sports venues?
o Will you sell your product online or as a subscription?
o Where will the service be offered? - Revise your selected company’s SWOT matrix based on feedback (already revised) summarize the key learnings from your matrix.Format your assignment according to these requirements:
• This course requires the use of APA
• Typed, double-spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides. You may single-space the information included in the SWOT Matrix.
• You must include headings in your paper for each major topic.
• Include a cover page containing the assignment title, your name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• Include a source list page. Citations and references format. All sources used must be listed in the source list page and have a corresponding in-text citation. The source list page is not included in the required page length.
Wikipedia can not be used as a reference
• Place the mission statement within quotation marks.
• Use the Mission Statement Worksheet on pages 72–73 of your textbook as a guide.