Begin by conducting background research on each of the six companies listed in deliverable 1. This is the company you will be working with throughout the course, so choose your company carefully, and make sure it is one that interests you. Company research can be conducted using the company's website and using databases recommended in the Company & Industry Information tab in the Business Management Research box below. After selecting a company, begin researching aspects of the company, such as their vision and objectives using the company's website, other credible websites, and library databases (see the box below).
Optional Library Readings:
Demystifying Strategic Thinking by 
Everything You Need to Know About SWOT Analysis by Deliverable 2 asks you to write a paper discussing the purpose and importance of the management analysis process. In addition, the deliverable requires you to focus on potential areas for organizational performance improvement.
Pro tip: The assignment requires at least two sources other than your textbook. Use the article and eBook databases recommended in the Business Management Research box to search for resources. Please note, the optional library readings should not be used as your two outside sources; you should do your own research to find relevant resources.
Optional Library Readings:
Deliverable 3 asks you to write a paper appraising the external environment and related variables for your chosen company.
Pro tip: The assignment requires at least two sources other than your textbook. Use the article and eBook databases recommended in the Business Management Research box to search for resources. Please note, the optional library readings should not be used as your two outside sources; you should do your own research to find relevant resources.
Optional Library Readings:
For module 4 you are expected to develop an original 10 question survey/questionnaire for assessing the abilities of company employees. In addition, you are required to submit a 1 page paper covering:
Pro tip: Be sure to address the bullet-pointed requirements in the deliverable instructions! For example, one survey question must address technical competencies on ERP systems and another should address understanding of financial services, etc...
Optional Library Readings:
To find sources like articles and eBooks, utilize the databases recommended in the Business Management Research box below. This is an annotated bibliography, so remember to include a paragraph summarizing each source, as well as a paragraph that describes the process and criteria you used in locating and selecting your sources. See FAQs on Annotated Bibliographies at the bottom of the page for more information.
Pro tip: Review the Database Tutorials and Database Search Techniques tabs in the Business Management Research box below for help with constructing keyword searches and limiting results by date (hint: the rubric indicates sources should published in the last 3 years!)
Deliverable 6 asks you to show your leadership skills by creating a professional PowerPoint presentation for the company Board of Directors on the topic of risk management. The PowerPoint should include 6 slides, with 2 slides for each of the following focus areas:
Pro tip: We recommend adding the required supportive notes and discussion points in the PowerPoint speaker notes area; view the FAQ in the MAN4720 FAQ box below for further instructions.
Optional Library Readings:
For deliverable 7, submit a PowerPoint presentation as well as a 2 page paper on the topic of strategic management. The PowerPoint should contain 6 slides with notes and discussion points; use the PowerPoint speaker notes area to input these items. For more information, review the speaker notes FAQ in the MAN4720 FAQ box below.
Pro tip: For the PowerPoint, be certain to address the 6 bullet-pointed questions in the deliverable instructions.
Or, search nearly all of the business and general education databases using the search box below.
Or, search nearly all of the business and general education databases using the search box below.
Assignment: "Research leadership strategies for managing organizational change."
1. Determine keywords:
2. Determine synonyms. Sample synonyms include:
| leadership strategies | organizational change |
| manage | institutional change |
| leadership methods | organizational innovation |
3. Develop a search string using AND to combine topics and OR to include synonyms.
4. To narrow results, review initial search results to determine subject terms. Use the subject term to revise or conduct a new search:
