BUS485 WEEK 5 Assignment Operational Plan for the Capstone Project

BUS485 WEEK 5 Assignment Operational Plan for the Capstone Project

Students will create a strategic business plan for their culminating project in BUS-485. The structure of this assignment is comprehensive and integrative. It requires synthesis and evaluation of information, skills, and knowledge developed throughout the BS program at COB.

You will be required to submit a specific section of the capstone in each Module of the course as indicated in the assignment directions. Each section will be due by the end of the Module in which it is assigned. Review the Capstone Project Assignment Directions for additional information.

Write the Operational Plan for your organization (500 words). Refer to chapter 3, Figure 3.3 A Model of the Value Chain, Chapter 4, Figure 4.2 Examples of Value-Creating Activities Associated with the Cost Leadership Strategy, and Chapter 4, Figure 4.3 Examples of Value-Creating Activities Associated with the Differentiation Strategy in the textbook for additional information.

Address the following in the plan:

1. Describe the supply chain for your prospective organization. Where does your organization bring value in this supply chain?
2. Identify your main partners and suppliers. What are their locations? What is your contingency plan?
3. Explain how you will optimize operational effectiveness in your organization.
4. Consider your operational plan from a value chain perspective and identify and discuss the primary and support activities (financial, human resources, and information systems management).

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment,

You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin, unless otherwise directed by your instructor. If so directed, refer to the Student Success Center for directions. Only Word documents can be submitted to Turnitin.