GB570 Unit 2 Project Discussion (Important assignment info attached)

GB570 Unit 2 Project Discussion (Important assignment info attached)

NOTE:  This is meant to post in a discussion forum.  Stick to around 300 words max. 

Assignment Description:

Individual Project Discussion: Value Chain Analysis

The Unit 2 Project Discussion involves everyone in the class. Each student will post their choice of the company they will analyze and assess. Select one company from a predefined list of choices as described below. In this discussion, each student will share information; about their choice and about the potential resources that might be used to achieve requirements described in the Unit 4 Individual Project Paper: Value Chain Analysis, and the Unit 5 Individual Project Presentation: Value Chain Assessment.

The specific requirements for this Unit 2 Project Discussion are listed below. This Unit 2 Project Discussion offers the class an opportunity to share thoughts about how each student will proceed on their own Unit 4 and Unit 5 Individual Project assignments. In Unit 6, we will reconvene to review our Unit 5 assessment presentation and to bring closure to our Value Chain Analysis and Assessment adventure.

Requirements for the Unit 2 Project Discussion: Value Chain Analysis
1. Identify your choice of a company.
2. Explain why you chose it.
3. Identify potential supportive, relevant resources you will use to complete your
Individual Project Paper: Value Chain Analysis assignment in Unit 4 (possible
160 pts).
4. Explain why you chose these resources.
5. Speculate on your expectations regarding the effectiveness of the company’s
value chain: will your Unit 5 Assessment presentation prove the company’s value
chain to be effective or ineffective?
6. As always, be sure to follow the Discussion Guidelines as included in the course
Syllabus.
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