Strategic Diagnosis Essay
Budget: $30 – $250 USD
I need a college-level essay on strategic diagnosis, focusing on PESTEL and Porter's Five Forces. The industry of focus is finance, and you can choose any company within this sector.
Key requirements:
- In-depth analysis using PESTEL and Porter's Five Forces
- Focus on the finance industry (any company)
- Academic level writing, suitable for college submission
- Clear, structured, and well-researched content
Ideal skills and experience:
- Strong understanding of strategic management concepts
- Experience with finance industry analysis
- Excellent academic writing skills
- Ability to deliver high-quality work within budget
Assignment 1: Strategic Foundations and Analysis
Chapters Covered:
Chapter 1: What is Strategy?
Chapter 2: External Analysis
Chapter 3: Internal Analysis
Assignment Title:
“Strategic Diagnosis of a Real-World Firm: Linking Theory to Reality”
Assignment Overview
You are asked to conduct a comprehensive strategic diagnosis of a real-world company of your choosing (approved by the instructor). This assignment focuses on applying foundational strategy frameworks to analyze the firm’s environment, internal resources, and competitive positioning.
Assignment Objectives
By completing this assignment, you will:
Apply concepts from Chapters 1–3 in a real-world context.
Synthesize external (PESTEL + Five Forces) and internal (VRIO) analysis.
Identify the firm’s strategic problem or opportunity.
Demonstrate critical thinking and analytical rigor.
Practice responsible, traceable use of AI tools to support—but not replace—strategic thinking.
Instructions
Part A: Company Selection (5%)
Choose a company that:
Is publicly listed or has accessible financial and market data.
Operates in a complex, competitive industry.
Will sustain deeper analysis for future assignments (recommended).
Submit a one-paragraph justification for your choice.
Part B: External Analysis (30%)
Use PESTEL and Porter’s Five Forces to analyze the external environment of your chosen company. Include:
Key opportunities and threats from each PESTEL factor.
Evaluation of each of the Five Forces with evidence.
Overall industry attractiveness and dynamics.
Part C: Internal Analysis (30%)
Use the VRIO framework to analyze the company’s internal resources and capabilities. Address:
What resources give the firm a sustainable advantage (or not)?
Any organizational weaknesses that pose strategic risks.
Part D: Strategic Diagnosis (25%)
Synthesize Parts B & C to answer:
What is the key strategic issue or opportunity the firm faces?
What is your preliminary strategic insight on how they should respond?
Part E: AI Use Reflection (10%)
You may use AI tools (like ChatGPT, Claude, etc.) to support:
Industry data synthesis
Framework building (PESTEL, VRIO templates)
Idea generation (NOT conclusions)
You must include:
A short appendix explaining where, how, and why AI was used.
Full prompts and outputs submitted in a separate PDF.
Improper or undisclosed use of AI will result in a zero for this section.
Deliverable
A 6–8 page written report (APA or MLA, double-spaced, excluding appendix)
AI use appendix
References for all external data and citations
Grading Rubric (Rough Outline)
Criteria Weight Description
Company Selection 5% Relevance, clarity, and feasibility
External Analysis (PESTEL + 5F) 30% Accuracy, depth, connection to strategy
Internal Analysis (VRIO) 30% Insight into firm capabilities and resources
Strategic Diagnosis 25% Synthesis, clarity of the strategic issue, evidence-based argument
Responsible Use of AI 10% Transparency, value added, and integrity of AI tool use
Any assignment that has greater than 10% of content similarity according to the reports generated by Canvas will be given a Zero grade. You may paraphrase and cite but cannot copy paste even with quotes more than 10%.
Key requirements:
- In-depth analysis using PESTEL and Porter's Five Forces
- Focus on the finance industry (any company)
- Academic level writing, suitable for college submission
- Clear, structured, and well-researched content
Ideal skills and experience:
- Strong understanding of strategic management concepts
- Experience with finance industry analysis
- Excellent academic writing skills
- Ability to deliver high-quality work within budget
Assignment 1: Strategic Foundations and Analysis
Chapters Covered:
Chapter 1: What is Strategy?
Chapter 2: External Analysis
Chapter 3: Internal Analysis
Assignment Title:
“Strategic Diagnosis of a Real-World Firm: Linking Theory to Reality”
Assignment Overview
You are asked to conduct a comprehensive strategic diagnosis of a real-world company of your choosing (approved by the instructor). This assignment focuses on applying foundational strategy frameworks to analyze the firm’s environment, internal resources, and competitive positioning.
Assignment Objectives
By completing this assignment, you will:
Apply concepts from Chapters 1–3 in a real-world context.
Synthesize external (PESTEL + Five Forces) and internal (VRIO) analysis.
Identify the firm’s strategic problem or opportunity.
Demonstrate critical thinking and analytical rigor.
Practice responsible, traceable use of AI tools to support—but not replace—strategic thinking.
Instructions
Part A: Company Selection (5%)
Choose a company that:
Is publicly listed or has accessible financial and market data.
Operates in a complex, competitive industry.
Will sustain deeper analysis for future assignments (recommended).
Submit a one-paragraph justification for your choice.
Part B: External Analysis (30%)
Use PESTEL and Porter’s Five Forces to analyze the external environment of your chosen company. Include:
Key opportunities and threats from each PESTEL factor.
Evaluation of each of the Five Forces with evidence.
Overall industry attractiveness and dynamics.
Part C: Internal Analysis (30%)
Use the VRIO framework to analyze the company’s internal resources and capabilities. Address:
What resources give the firm a sustainable advantage (or not)?
Any organizational weaknesses that pose strategic risks.
Part D: Strategic Diagnosis (25%)
Synthesize Parts B & C to answer:
What is the key strategic issue or opportunity the firm faces?
What is your preliminary strategic insight on how they should respond?
Part E: AI Use Reflection (10%)
You may use AI tools (like ChatGPT, Claude, etc.) to support:
Industry data synthesis
Framework building (PESTEL, VRIO templates)
Idea generation (NOT conclusions)
You must include:
A short appendix explaining where, how, and why AI was used.
Full prompts and outputs submitted in a separate PDF.
Improper or undisclosed use of AI will result in a zero for this section.
Deliverable
A 6–8 page written report (APA or MLA, double-spaced, excluding appendix)
AI use appendix
References for all external data and citations
Grading Rubric (Rough Outline)
Criteria Weight Description
Company Selection 5% Relevance, clarity, and feasibility
External Analysis (PESTEL + 5F) 30% Accuracy, depth, connection to strategy
Internal Analysis (VRIO) 30% Insight into firm capabilities and resources
Strategic Diagnosis 25% Synthesis, clarity of the strategic issue, evidence-based argument
Responsible Use of AI 10% Transparency, value added, and integrity of AI tool use
Any assignment that has greater than 10% of content similarity according to the reports generated by Canvas will be given a Zero grade. You may paraphrase and cite but cannot copy paste even with quotes more than 10%.