Strategy Report

Instructions

In this paper, examine your organizationàgeneric and diversification strategies, its international moves, and its ethics, social responsibility, and environmental sustainability practices. Submit your work in the form of an approximate 2,000-word double-spaced APA-formatted paper. The title page, reference list, and any appendices are not included in this suggested word count. You do not need to include an abstract.

Your paper should address these topics about Kaiser Permanente:

1. Your organization’s generic strategy or strategies.
2. Any diversification strategies the organization pursues.
3. Any international moves made by your organization. Does it operate internationally? In what format(s)?
4. What ethics policies and practices does your organization have in place?
5. Does your organization practice social responsibility? In what way(s)?
6. What are your organization’s environmental sustainability practices?

***Please do not use a previously written paper

***Please do not post this paper to other homework help sites.

Your paper should have the following:

Thesis Statement – Develop a focused and sophisticated research question or thesis that enhances the scholarly discussion of questions and ideas that are important to scholars in the discipline.

Introduction – Provide an exceptional roadmap for the essay. In addition, the introduction included meets all of the following criteria: The introduction contextualizes the thesis statement by referring to larger issues in the discipline; The introduction provides rationale for pursuing the thesis by demonstrating a research need or question; The introduction articulates how the paper will address the key question or issue being studied; And the introduction refers to relevant, appropriate scholarly literature.

Argument and synthesis of knowledge – The argument builds logically upon the thesis with research-based, discipline-appropriate supporting facts, evidence, and/or data. Clearly describe major methodologies and practices of the field and implement them in creative and innovative ways. Demonstrate the ability to interpret, analyze, and synthesize information to advance the argument.

Sources and support – Communicate, organize and synthesize complex and contradictory information from multiple sources to advance knowledge in the discipline at a professional level. Accurately quote, paraphrase, and cite information in ways that are true to the original context.

Organization – The writing flows smoothly and logically from a well-defined thesis. There is a coherence in each sentence and paragraph that relates clearly to the controlling idea using appropriate examples. The flow of information demonstrates logical reasoning without jumps or shifts. The writing contains a thorough introduction, body sections, conclusion, and smooth transitions.

Style – The writing engages the reader through an original prose style appropriate to the subject. Language is precise and uses terminology appropriate to the discipline. All sentences are solid and reflect mature writing. Variety in sentence structure contributes to the logical flow and enhances readability. Active voice and passive voice are used appropriately for the subject matter.