For this long paper, you will choose Option A (Investment Decision) or Option B (Personal Motivation).
This paper will be graded for comprehension, clarity, and thoroughness. This paper will also be graded for grammar, spelling and professional writing requirements. Please see the rubric below for grading information.
Specific requirements
Between 1,200-1,600 words (works cited page is not included in total required word count)
Double-spaced
12-point Times New Roman font
Proper APA in-paper citations and works cited page required. You do not need to follow APA guidelines for a title page or abstract. You MUST use APA for the body of your paper and works cited page.
Use at least 4 sources. You may use the company’s website and filings as a source. Wikipedia is not an acceptable source.
Header must include and be formatted as follows:
Full name
CWID
MGMT 3013
CRN
Title of Paper
This long paper is worth 100 points and can not be turned in late or made-up.
My company is: Chevron
Long Paper Option A: Investment Decision
Summary You will evaluate your company as a potential investment opportunity. You will either make a recommendation to BUY stock in the company, SELL stock in the company, or BUY/SELL a direct competitor of your company.
(10 points) Your paper should provide a succinct historical perspective of your company.
(15 points) Provide a detailed summary about the Mission, Vision, and a strategic analysis of your company. You may leverage the strategic management analysis tools we discussed in the Strategic Management chapter.
(15 points) Analyze the internal conditions of the firm leadership team, human resources, climate, etc. What are the key internal resources of the organization?
(20 points) Provide both pros and cons of why this company is a good or bad investment. You should be balanced in your approach with reasonable arguments for both sides.
(20 points) Based on the above, what is your recommendation and WHY? What points are the most salient in your analysis? You should be thorough about both internal and external analysis and either a) invest in your company, b) sell your company or c) consider investing in one of your competitors.
Long Paper – Option B: Personal Motivation
Summary You will analyze your company as a potential place of employment. After analyzing the company, you will determine if the company is a good match for your skill set and if you think the company should hire you. What factors make you think you are a good fit or not?
(10 points) Your paper should provide a succinct historical perspective of your company.
(15 points) Provide a detailed summary about the Mission, Vision, and a strategic analysis of your company. You may leverage the strategic management analysis tools we discussed in the Strategic Management chapter.
(15 points) You will first need to pick a particular job within the company that you plan to apply for. Do a complete review of this type of position. Is it in a growing field? What are the job specifications, minimum requirements, or other job duties that need to be known?
(20 points) Next, you will need to analyze yourself. Based on your CURRENT skillset as a student, what areas do you think you are sufficient and deficient (perhaps an individual SWOT analysis)? How do your personality traits match with the culture of the company? Do you see a perceived fit? How do your motives and company values mesh?
(20 points) Based on the above, what is your recommendation on WHY the company should hire you? If you are currently a student, you might detail the training and education youll need to be considered. If you were to get this position, where do you see yourself in 5 years? Where do you think this experience would take you in 10 years?
Long Paper Rubric
The rubric below will be used to grade your submission.
Please note the following guidelines regarding deductions:
3 5 grammar, spelling, punctuation: 2 points deducted
6 or more: 4 points deducted
No Works Cited page: 4 points deducted
Not a proper Works Cited page: 2 points deducted
No in-paper citations: 2 points deducted
Other length/formatting errors: 2 points deducted per error
40% or higher Turnitin score results in a 0
4 points deducted for each question that isnt answered
2 points deducted for all questions that are vague/not answered completely
Over 1,800 words: 2 points deducted
Under 1,200 words: 2 points deducted
IMPORTANT NOTE:
If your Turnitin score is above 40%, you will receive a 0 for your submission.
You may turn in your paper prior to the deadline and check your Turnitin score prior to your final submission.
Common issues associated with high Turnitin scores include lengthy blockquotes, excessive direct quotes from sources, and direct quotes of language by your company’s leadership.
If you feel you have appropriately used sources and quotes, you may ask your instructor (not the grading team) to review your paper.
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