Critical analysis of the business environment and strategy of Target Corporation in the United States Market
Critical analysis of the business environment and strategy of Target Corporation in the United States Market. Select an organization (either a corporation, public-sector organization, or not- for-profit organization) which undertakes its activities in one of the regions covered in this module (Western Europe, North America, Latin America, or Africa).
You can use one of the organisations examined in the module workshops, provided the core of your theoretical approach is significantly different to that which has already been discussed in class.
You should research and write a case study of this organisation arranged by the following headings:
Outline of organisation, sources and theoretical approach
In this section you should outline the organisation you have chosen including a brief history, their geographic origins, and the scope of their activities. You should also discuss the sources you are going to use to undertake the case study and consider their value and reliability. This section should also include a brief introduction to the theoretical approach(s) you are using to analyse the case study.
Theoretical exploration and justification
In this section you should build on your introduction and explore in depth your chosen theoretical approach(s) for analysing the case study. This should include an outline of the core premise(s) and model(s) you are utilising, a discussion of their critiques, and a full justification for your use of them. You can also discuss why you have opted to not use other approaches, and if appropriate demonstrate how you are using a hybrid approach to your strategic analysis.
Environment Analysis
In this section you should utilise one of the theoretical tools you have outlined in the previous section and analyse the environment in which your organisation operates. Emphasis should be placed on defining what environment you are analysing and discussing the limitations of the analysis. You should also discuss if the organisation you are analysing has had a role in shaping the environment in which they operate.
Evaluation of the organisations’ competitive advantage
In this section, building on your theoretical discussion and environment analysis, you should analyse what you believe your organisation’s competitive advantage is. This should utilise the theoretical approach and tools discussed in the theoretical exploration section. You may also want to consider if your organisation is able to obtain a sustained competitive advantage following your theoretical analysis.competitive advantage
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