Organizations Comparison – Assignment Instructions

Using your current work organization (or an organization of interest) and a second organization in the same industry as the subject matter, research the elements of business, compare and contrast the two selected organizations, and prepare an APA formatted paper that:
 Analyzes the basic legal, social, and economic environment in which the organizations operate
 Analyzes the managerial, operational, and financial issues impacting the organizations including:
 Company Culture and Performance
 Promotion Policies
 Strategic Decisions Making
 Decision-Making Style
 Management Style
 Leadership Style
 Communication Style
 Use of SWOT Tool
 Operations Strategy Framework
 Assesses how the overall management teams perform in terms of the four functions of management.
 Identifies and explains the strong points of the managers.
 Identifies and explains areas in which improvements are needed.
Be sure to use a minimum of 5 external sources to support your analysis.