Touchstone 4: Organization Analysis & Strategic Recommendations SCENARIO: Select an organization you are familiar with or have worked for (currently or in the past). You are tasked with analyzing the organization both internally and externally using some of the tools and frameworks you have learned in this course. You are also tasked with recommending changes to the organization’s strategy and structure, in addition to considering associated ethical implications. This assignment requires you to apply SWOT analysis, PESTEL analysis, Porter’s Five Forces of Industry Analysis, Porter’s Generic Strategies, and organization design concepts related to strategy-structure fit. You will prepare a slide deck containing your analysis and recommendations that could be presented to the organization’s Board. ASSIGNMENT: Your presentation will be 11-14 slides long, not including the title and references slides. It must include the following slides: • Title • Executive Summary • Organization Background • Internal Strengths • Internal Weaknesses • External Opportunities • External Threats • Macro Environment Analysis: PESTEL • Micro Industry Analysis: Porter’s Five Forces • Generic Strategy Recommendations • Organization Design Recommendations • Ethical Considerations • References
Discussion Question: Scenario: Imagine a healthcare organization planning to implement a new patient management system to improve operational efficiency. Without proper project management processes,
Discussion Question: Scenario: Imagine a healthcare organization planning to implement a new patient management system to improve operational efficiency. Without proper project management processes, the team may face issues such as unclear goals, budget overruns, and delays. However, with a strategic approach, the project manager ensures the system aligns with