MGT 498 Building a Competitive Advantage Strategies
Question Description
Purpose of Assignment
The purpose of this assignment is to help students understand how manufacturing and service companies can maximize their competitive advantage. The Porter Model is discussed as a method to categorize and assess businesses and industries.
Assignment Steps
Write a 1,050-word report in which you address the following:
- Examine and discuss competitive strategies that manufacturers can use to gain competitive advantage.
- Appraise costing and financial strategies for manufacturing and service companies.
- Identify value chain strategies for both manufacturing and service companies.
- Discuss (Porter’s Model) and categorize (NAICS) the industry of a company the Learning Team selects.
Cite 3 scholarly references, including at least one peer-reviewed reference from the University Library.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.
Grading Guide
Content | Met | Partially Met | Not Met | Comments: |
Students examine and discuss those competitive strategies that manufacturers can use to gain competitive advantage.
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Students appraise costing and financial strategies for manufacturing and service companies.
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Students identify value chain strategies for both manufacturing and service companies.
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Students discuss (Porter’s Model) and categorize (NAICS) the industry of a company the Learning Team selects. | ||||
The paper is 1,050 words in length. | ||||
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Total Available | Total Earned | ||
11 | #/11 |
Writing Guidelines | Met | Partially Met | Not Met | Comments: |
The paper—including tables and graphs, headings, title page, and reference page—is consistent with APA formatting guidelines and meets course-level requirements. | ||||
Intellectual property is recognized with in-text citations and a reference page. | ||||
Paragraph and sentence transitions are present, logical, and maintain the flow throughout the paper. | ||||
Sentences are complete, clear, and concise. | ||||
Rules of grammar and usage are followed including spelling and punctuation. | ||||
Total Available | Total Earned | |||
4 | #/4 |
Assignment Total | # | 15 | #/15 | |
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