Write a 3 page analysis focused on the role of strategy, its relationship to different business activities across an organization, and how these business activities inform the formulation and implementation of strategy for Ford
Include the following in your analysis:
· Explain why strategy is important and what impacts it has on an organization.
· Explain how strategy is formulated.
· Explain how strategy can be effectively integrated and implemented.
· Analyze how strategy informs (and how is it informed by) key activities of your firm, including leadership, marketing, accounting, finance, and others.
Use clear headings and subheadings to organize the key points of your report
YOUR REPORT SHOULD BE CLEARLY WRITTEN AND COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY TO ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP; USE CORRECT GRAMMAR, SPELLING AND MECHANICS AS EXPECTED OF A BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL. CITE AND REFERENCE ALL SOURCES USING CURRENT APA STYLE. SUPPORT YOUR BUSINESS ANALYSIS WITH AT LEAST 5 ACADEMIC RESOURCES
Research Information
Review the following resources to further your understanding of a selected firm to use in your coursework. Use additional resources from the Internet, your text case studies, or your own research, as needed, for completing the course assessments.
Ford
Ford is a complex multinational organization that has recently focused on strategic initiatives to address production capacity, supply chain reliability, sustainability, and technological innovation in order to remain competitive in the rapidly changing automotive industry.
Grant, R. M., and Jordan, J. (2012). Ford and the world automobile industry in 2012. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley and Sons.