TOWS Matrix Strategic Plan assignment: Create a 3–5-page draft for a strategic plan for your selected organization using a TOWS matrix and portfolio analysis in addition to any other appropriate tool of your choosing.
Note: The assessments in this course are presented in sequence and must be completed in order.
The TOWS Matrix is a decision-making process for developing strategic alternatives. You will be able to better develop a more effective strategic plan based upon an in-depth understand of the current environment.
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:
- Competency 1: Analyze organizational structure, design, culture, and climate in relation to environmental forces.
◦Apply methodologies from the knowledge-economy management approach appropriately to the organization.
◦Integrate recent research into a strategic management plan.
- Competency 2: Develop a strategic organizational plan that provides human and financial resources to support targeted organizational outcomes.
◦Synthesize operational and financial components into a strategic planning process.
◦Analyze strategy in relation to achieving competitive advantage.
- Competency 3: Recommend an organizational structure and design to optimize a strategic plan. ◦Recommend an alternative organizational structure model that aligns with organizational goals.
TOWS Matrix Strategic Plan assignment
Context
Development of strategies involves awareness of the environment, intellectual curiosity, and a willingness to be open to creative ideas and solutions.
The Assessment 2 Context document contains important information about the following topics related to Adaptive and Market Entry strategies:
- The TOWS Matrix.
Service/Product Life Cycle.
- Product (or service) Development Process.
- Strategy Implementation & Organizational Culture.
- When Cultures Need Changing.
Questions to Consider
To deepen your understanding, you are encouraged to consider the questions below and discuss them with a fellow learner, a work associate, an interested friend, or a member of the business community.