Critical Thinking Exercise (PLG1) Assignment

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Competitive Advantage, Strategic-Management, and Groupthink

Do some research and answer the following critical thinking questions from this week’s readings. In your analysis, cite a minimum of three (3) references from different sources (the textbook can be one source).

Apply the VRIO framework to assess whether your current employer or a previous one has a sustainable source of competitive advantage.
Describe the five steps of the strategic-management process. Which step of the strategic-management process do you believe is the most important? Defend your position.
Discuss why groupthink is dangerous and from your experiences, identify some best practices you witnessed or used to help employees or colleagues avoid falling victim to groupthink. In the workplace, how does groupthink affect how decisions are made and the outcomes from those decisions in the organization?

Your submission should be a minimum of two (2), double-spaced, full pages of analysis with proper reference citation per current APA guidelines.

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Submission

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Review the evaluation rubric for detailed grading criteria.

Rubric
MGMT 201 – 2.3 Critial Thinking Questions Rubric
MGMT 201 – 2.3 Critial Thinking Questions Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Analysis
All ideas are clearly and logically related and supports prompts/thesis: transitions are clear and easy to follow. Fully supports and develops ideas with research.

60 pts
Superior (54 – 60 pts)

53 pts
Above Average (48 – 53 pts)

47 pts
Average (40 – 47 pts)

41 pts
Below Average (36 – 41 pts)

35 pts
Failure (0 – 35 pts)

60 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Organization
Introduction provides all necessary elements of information; sets clear expectations; conclusion is decisive, creates a fully satisfying sense of completion.

15 pts
Superior (14 – 15 pts)

13 pts
Above Average (12 – 13 pts)

11 pts
Average

10 pts
Below Average

9 pts
Failure (0 – 9 pts)

15 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Research and References
Excellent research into the issues with clearly documented links to class and required two or more outside references (not including the course textbook) supporting the content. Quotes are less than 10% of the paper. In-text citations are used for support and clarity. Formatting of intext citations and references must follow APA guidelines.

15 pts
Superior (14 – 15 pts)

13 pts
Above Average (12 – 13 pts)

11 pts
Average

10 pts
Below Average

9 pts
Failure (0 – 9 pts)

15 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Writing Mechanics
No major grammar, punctuation, or spelling errors and paragraphs always unified and coherent.

10 pts
Superior

9 pts
Above Average

8 pts
Average

7 pts
Below Average

6 pts
Failure (0 – 6 pts)

10 pts

Total Points: 100
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