•Each student will pick a publicly-traded company (Sprouts Farmers Market Inc) to evaluate from the provided list. Instructor
approval is needed before doing any extensive research. No two students will be assigned to the same
company.
• All projects must be typed, 25 pages, double-spaced and follow APA Style Guidelines (see OWL @
Purdue). A minimum of 8 points will be subtracted for each page below the 25-page minimum.
• The project must be in complete sentences and will be graded on grammar, spelling, and whether your
answers are clear and precise.
• Your grade will depend on the thoroughness of your analysis and ability to demonstrate the strategic
management process.
• You will receive a zero if more than 25% of your paper is deemed to be plagiarized. Furthermore, you
are
NOT allowed to reference other people’s analyses of the company. The only references that are
acceptable are SEC company filings and articles from business publications with an author. For
full credit, you must cite each of your references in your paper with in-text citations and
references
•Clearly identifies and
explains the company’s
mission, vision, and
corporate and business
strategies.
• Demonstrates a clear
understanding of corporate
governance. Analyzes all
aspects of the board of
directors and explains what
average age, tenure,
diversity, etc. mean for
corporate governance.
• Provides a clear
understanding of the
external environment,
including STEEP and
Porter’s Five Forces.
Correctly identifies and
correctly discusses at least
two examples for each
STEEP variable. Porter’s
Five Forces analysis is
correct and explained. The analysis is supported by
several research sources.
Contains no mistakes,
omissions, or
oversimplifications.
• Provides a clear
understanding of the internal
environment. Correctly
identifies the company’s
distinctive competency and
business model. Explains
how they reached their
conclusions.
• Provides a clear
understanding of the factors
that make up a SWOT
analysis. Includes
explanations of their
opinions on at least four
examples of each factor.
Research is supported by
more than one source
• Provides a clear
understanding of how to do
a financial analysis.
Calculates all financial ratios
and correctly explains what
each means.
• Identifies more than one way
the firm can improve
performance and clearly
explains their opinions.
• Provides compelling and
accurate evidence to
support analysis. Sources
are highly relevant,
accurate, and reliable and add to the strength of the
paper; and are effectively
referenced and cited
throughout the paper.
• Paper is well written.
Basically free from grammar,
punctuation, spelling, usage,
or formatting errors.
