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To effectively approach this assignment, it's essential to understand each

component. Here's a guide to help you prepare your business memo:

### Issue Identification

- **Objective:** Identify the main problems the organization is facing as


outlined in the case study. Focus your analysis on these issues.

- **How to Approach:** Summarize the situation leading to the organization's


current state. Distinguish between symptoms of the problem and the
problem itself.

### Issue Definition and Validation

- **Objective:** Clearly define the identified issues and provide evidence


from the case study that validates their existence and importance.

- **How to Approach:** Use data and information from the case study to
support the existence of the problem. This can include qualitative anecdotes,
quantitative data, or industry benchmarks.

### Strategic Criteria Formation

- **Objective:** Develop criteria for evaluating potential solutions to the


identified issues.

- **How to Approach:** Criteria might include financial viability, strategic


alignment, feasibility of implementation, or long-term success potential.

### Alternatives and Recommendations

- **Objective:** Propose strategic alternatives for solving the issues and


recommend the best action based on established criteria.

- **How to Approach:** Evaluate each alternative against the criteria. Discuss


the pros and cons. Use frameworks and tools such as SWOT analysis, Porter's
Five Forces, or the VRIO framework.

### Assessment Evaluation


- **Understanding the Evaluation Criteria:**

- **Issue Communication:** Your ability to present the problem and its


implications clearly and concisely.

- **Analysis:** Depth of analysis in validating the issue and the strategic


soundness of your solution.

- **Use of Tools and Frameworks:** Effectiveness in applying class


concepts, tools, and frameworks.

- **Presentation:** Clarity, structure, and professionalism of your memo,


including visuals to support your points.

### Memo Structure

1. **Executive Summary:** Summarize the key issues, analysis, and


recommendations.

2. **Situation Analysis:** Background information and context.

3. **Issue Identification:** State the problems faced by the organization.

4. **Analysis and Validation:** Use case evidence to demonstrate issue


relevance and severity.

5. **Strategic Criteria and Alternatives:** Criteria for decision-making and


evaluation of alternatives.

6. **Recommendation:** Your recommended solution with justification.

7. **Implementation Considerations:** Suggestions for how to implement the


recommendation.

8. **Conclusion:** Key points summary.

### Professional Formatting Tips

- Use headings and subheadings.

- Incorporate bullet points.

- Include charts, graphs, and tables for data representation.

- Ensure the memo is concise, focused, and jargon-free.


This memo should guide the executive team, outlining the problem, your
analysis, and why your recommendation is the best path forward. The
effectiveness of your memo lies in both the content and its clear, persuasive
communication.

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