BUS112: Week 2
Assignment Page 1`© 2012 Fortis Online
Personal SWOT Analysis
This
assignment supports the following objective(s):
•
Discuss the role of creating, planning, organizing, motivating, communicating,
and controlling in management
Assignment
overview
Conduct
a personal SWOT Analysis.
Deliverables
• A
SWOT Analysis Matrix and a 250 word analysis in Word.
•
Include the proper file naming convention:BUS112_wk2_assn1_ccortes_09192015
Assignment
details:
Organizations
often conduct a SWOT Analysis to look at strengths, weaknesses, opportunities,
and threats as part of their strategic planning. This is also a very useful
tool to use on a personal level.
This
week, you perform a SWOT Analysis on yourself in order to determine your own
strengths and weaknesses, as well as identify possible opportunities and
threats as they relate to your future career.
Perform
the following tasks:
•
Use your LIRN resources, the Internet, and your text to learn more about SWOT
Analysis.
•
Use the SWOT Analysis Matrix at the end of this documentas a
model and create one of your own in a new Word document.
•
Fill out the SWOT Analysis Matrix, listing:oYour strengths – these are
internal, positive aspects such as particular skills or knowledge sets,
personal characteristics, etc. that will have a positive impact on your career.
oYour
weaknesses – areas that need improvement in terms of skills and knowledge,
personal characteristics that may negatively impact your future career
aspirations, etc. These are typically things you can improve.
oOpportunities
– these are positive external factors that you could possibly take advantage of
to improve your success. For example, there may be numerous job openings
available in your field of interest. There may also be opportunities to improve
areas of weakness.
oThreats
– these are negative external factors that could have a negative impact on your
success. Note that an awareness of these threats can often help you plan ahead
and lessen their impact. Sometimes, they can even transform into opportunities.
•
In the same document, write a SWOT Analysis of at least 250 wordsbased
on your results. Be sure to include:oAn explanation of how your strengths
will be an asset to your career.
oA
plan for improving areas of weakness.
oAn
explanation of opportunities that will help you capitalize on your strengths or
improve your weaknesses.
oA
discussion of how you might lessen the impact of any threats.
• Submit
your SWOT Analysis Matrix and your Analysis.
• Be sure
to cite any external sources using APA format.
BUS112:
Create a Leader!
This assignment
supports the following objective(s):
• Explain the importance
of effective leadership to the success of the organization
Assignment
overview
Describe the perfect
leader for a new business you have just opened.
Deliverables
•A minimum 500-word essay in Word
• Include the proper
file naming convention:BUS112_wk3_assn1_ccortes_09272015
Assignment
details:
You have just opened
your own business and you want to hire a dynamic leader who will lead your team
towards successful results.
Perform the
following tasks:
•Write an essay answering the following questions in Word. Your essay
should be a minimum of 500 words.
1. What kind of company did you open? Provide a little
background and explain the vision of this company.
2. Refer to this week’s lecture and reading for
information on leadership styles. What leadership style will best support your
company vision and why? What qualities will you be looking for when you
interview candidates for this position?
3. How will you expect this leader to communicate to
you? To the team? Why?
• Use your
own words and be sure to cite any sources, as appropriate, in APA format.
ScholarMatic: Explanation & Answer
Your ready answer from a verified tutor is just a click away for as little as $14.99
Click Order Now to get 100% Original Answer Customized to your instructions!
