MGMT Strategic Management- Answer 2 discussion questions in APA format

Hello! I am looking for help on an assignment. I need help answering two discussion questions. They must be 500 words each. They must also list references (APA formatting). A title page is not required. The first attachment is related to the second attachment. I put a couple of links to review what the questions are asking about since I can’t give you the case out of my text book (as I don’t have it with me currently). Those links at the bottom of attachment 1 will give you all the information on the topic.

 

I need by Weds. evening at 8pm (EST).

2. Read the Case Study in your textbook entitled “Whole Foods Market in 2010: Vision, Core Values, and Strategy.”

3. View the following videos and visit the Whole Foods Market website to gain a greater understanding of Whole Foods and its strategy.

a. John Mackey’s Conscious Capitalism: The Whole Foods CEO on Health Care, Veganism, and Free Markets – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYcFCyZC8Sc

b. Whole Foods Market Seafood Sustainability Rating Program – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TioxdMgtTOI

c. Also, visit the Whole Foods Market website at http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/

Prepare a Written Case Analysis

Once you have a thorough understanding of Whole Foods write a comprehensive written case analysis (1) identifying all the pertinent issues that management needs to address, (2) perform whatever analysis and evaluation (e.g., Five Forces, SWOT, PESTLE, financial ratios, etc.) as appropriate (see note below), and (3) propose an action plan and set of recommendations addressing the issues you have identified.

Note: Each participant enters this course with different preparation. As such, while you are not expected to be an accounting or finance professional, as a manager you are expected to be able to perform basic analysis and evaluation of an organization. Do your very best in completing an analysis and evaluation of the case.

The required minimum number of words for initial postings to each discussion question each week is 500.

http://aladinrc.wrlc.org/bitstream/handle/1961/7826/Lee,%20Adrienne,%202009S ?sequence=1

http://www.scribd.com/doc/37309716/Week-8-Final-Analysis-Paper-Whole-Foods-Market

1. Do you think John Mackey has a good strategic vision for Whole Foods? Why or why not? What do you like/dislike about the company’s mission/vision “Whole Foods, Whole People, Whole Planet”?

2. What are the elements of Whole Foods strategy? Which one of the five generic competitive strategies is Whole Foods employing and justify your answer?

3. How well is Whole Foods Market performing from a strategic perspective? Does Whole Foods enjoy a competitive advantage over its 3 chief rivals—Wild Oats, Fresh Market and Trader Joe’s? If so, why? If not, why? Does the company have a winning strategy? Why?

The required minimum number of words for posting on this assignment is 500.