Write a 3-4-page academic paper that analyzes the key components of a strategic planning framework, assesses the value of using a strategic planning framework, and explains the role of leadership in the strategic planning process.
Introduction
This portfolio work project asks you to analyze the strategic process using the AFI framework. This analysis will clearly demonstrate your ability to think critically and strategically, and to use evidence to support your thinking.
The Scenario
You work for a management consulting firm that makes regular contributions to a national publication created to help new businesses and entrepreneurs. Your boss has asked you to write an article on the importance of strategic planning for an upcoming issue.
Your Role
You have decided to focus your article on the strategic planning process and the use of a strategic planning framework.
Requirements
To complete this assessment, be sure you understand the AFI framework. Conduct your own research to find recent articles on the value of strategic planning and the role of leadership in the strategic planning process. Now write your article and include:
- Analyze the key components of a strategic planning framework.
- Assess the value of using a strategic planning framework for long-term success and sustained competitive advantage.
- Explain the role of leadership in the strategic planning process. Be sure to address the ethical responsibilities of leaders in the strategic planning process.
Deliverable Format
- The Strategic Process is an academic document and should therefore follow the corresponding MBA Academic and Professional Document Guidelines, which can be found in the MBA Program Resources in the courseroom navigation panel.
- In addition to the analysis, include:
- Title page.
- References page.
- APA formatting.
- 3–4 pages in length, in addition to the title and references pages.
- Written for new businesses and entrepreneurs.
Evaluation
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies through corresponding scoring guide criteria:
- Competency 1: Assess the importance of strategic management for supporting long term success and sustained competitive advantage.
- Analyze the key components of a strategic planning framework.
- Assess the value of using a strategic planning framework for long-term success and sustained competitive advantage.
- Explain the role of leadership in the strategic planning process.
- Competency 5: Communicate business needs, opportunities, and strategies with multiple stakeholders.
- Correctly format citations and references using current APA style.
- Write content clearly and logically with correct use of grammar, punctuation, and mechanics.
Your course instructor will use the scoring guide to review your deliverable as if they were the editor of the publication. Review the scoring guide prior to developing and submitting your assessment.
| Criteria | Non-performance | Basic | Proficient | Distinguished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Analyze the key components of a strategic planning framework. | Does not analyze the key components of a strategic planning framework. | Identifies the key components of a strategic planning framework. | Analyzes the key components of a strategic planning framework. | Analyzes the key components of a strategic planning framework and explains the importance of each component. |
| Assess the value of using a strategic planning framework for long-term success and sustained competitive advantage. | Does not assess the value of using a strategic planning framework for long-term success and sustained competitive advantage. | Explains how to use a strategic planning framework. | Assesses the value of using a strategic planning framework for long-term success and sustained competitive advantage. | Assesses the value of using a strategic planning framework for long-term success and sustained competitive advantage and discusses the risks of not using a strategic planning framework. |
| Explain the role of leadership in the strategic planning process. | Does not explain the role of leadership in the strategic planning process. | Explains the role of leadership in the strategic planning process but the explanation is inaccurate or is missing key elements. | Explains the role of leadership in the strategic planning process. | Analyzes the role of leadership in the strategic planning process, including the role of ethical responsibility. |
| Correctly format citations and references using current APA style. | Does not correctly format citations and references using current APA style. | Uses current APA to format citations and references but with numerous errors. | Correctly formats citations and references using current APA style with few errors. | Correctly formats citations and references using current APA style with no errors. |
| Write content clearly and logically with correct use of grammar, punctuation, and mechanics. | Does not write content clearly, logically, or with correct use of grammar, punctuation, and mechanics. | Writes with errors in clarity, logic, grammar, punctuation, and/or mechanics. | Writes content clearly and logically with correct use of grammar, punctuation, and mechanics. | Writes clearly and logically with correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and mechanics; uses relevant evidence to support a central idea. |
