Prepare an individual strategy report (800–1000 words) that demonstrates your ability to apply strategic analysis to your organization. Integrate your personal/professional experience and cite specific company reports, which may also include original SWOT tables. Your report must address the following questions:

• Business Model – What business model does the Army use, and how does it create and deliver value?
• Vision and Mission – What is your organization's stated vision and mission?
• Sustainable Competitive Advantage – What objective evidence exists that your organization's vision, mission, and objectives are contributing to a sustainable competitive advantage?
• Three Tests of a Winning Strategy – To qualify as a winning strategy, a strategy has to pass the Three Tests of a Winning Strategy. These tests are:
  • The Competitive Advantage Test –Is the strategy resulting in better strategic performance?
  • The Goodness of Fit Test – How well does the strategy fit the firm’s situation?
  • The Performance Test – Is the strategy producing better financial performance?
• Briefly discuss what objective evidence suggests your organization's vision, mission, and objectives support its strategy, using the Three Tests of a Winning Strategy (fit, competitive advantage, and performance). (We will explore these tests in more depth in later assignments.) (Reference article - How to Know Your Strategy is a Winner, by Brian Kiprop (March 31, 2022)

In completing your report, be sure to:

• Introduce your argument clearly and logically.
• Define and explain key terms to demonstrate understanding of course concepts.
• Present well-reasoned analysis supported by independently verifiable evidence.
• Cite relevant sources appropriately.

Deliverables

1. An 800–1000 word strategy report in document format (.doc, .docx)
2. Include a title page with your name, course information, and submission date
3. Include a reference list in appropriate format

Submission Guidelines / Criteria for Success

• Your analysis should demonstrate critical thinking about how internal factors contribute to your organization's strategic position
• Include specific examples from your organization that illustrate theoretical concepts
• Ensure all claims are supported by evidence from company documents, industry reports, or other credible sources
• Organize your report with clear section headings that correspond to the required elements
• Proofread carefully for grammar, spelling, and clarity