BUS499 Week3 Assignment Template Instructions: Dodge Automobile

Instructions: Dodge Automobile

The assignment must be completed in the provided PowerPoint template.

• Download and save the Week 3_AssignmentTemplate [PPTX] 
•  Download Week 3_AssignmentTemplate [PPTX].
• Follow the guidelines provided in the Strayer Library: SWS Guidelines for Slideshow Presentations 
• Review the rubric carefully before you begin working on the assignment.
• Review your discussions and feedback from Weeks 1, 2, and 3. (These discussions provided specific directions on how to choose a company and how to gather important data) 
• Using the template, create a seven-slide presentation that will be  part of a pitch deck for the company that hired you as a business  consultant. Each slide should include 1-2 paragraphs of speaker  notes that will be utilized to explain the content to the company  leadership during your presentation. (Note: A video tutorial has been  provided under the resources section below) 

For Slide 1: Title slide, add the name of the company as a subtitle and your name and the date.

For slides 2 and 3 use the information and feedback from your Week 1 and 2 discussions:

• Slide 2. Describe the company. When  they were founded, what they do, who they serve, and their mission, and  vision statements. (Detailed explanation should be placed in the speaker  notes.)
• Slide 3. Explain the company operations, including  where they are located, the number of employees, and the key internal  executives. (Detailed explanation should be placed in the speaker  notes.)

For slide 4 use the research and feedback from your Week 3 discussion:

• Slide 4. Summarize the company’s key financial data.  For example, the annual revenue, cash flow, if they are operating net  positive or negative, etc. In the speaker notes, clearly explain what  the financial data tells you about the company. For example, what  relevant insights does the data offer that could inform your  recommendation in the next assignment?

For slides 5 and 6 locate or create a SWOT analysis for the company to inform your responses (see the resources section below for help):

• Slide 5. Assess what the company does well and where  they could improve their product or service offering. Provide supporting  evidence. Note: This is the internal environment. (Detailed explanation  should be placed in the speaker notes.)
• Slide 6. Determine at least two challenges or areas of  opportunity the company may be experiencing. Provide supporting evidence  as to why it is important for the company to address the challenge or  opportunity. Note: This is the external environment. (Detailed  explanation should be placed in the speaker notes.)
• Slide 7. Sources slide. Use at least three quality  sources to support your writing. Choose sources that are credible,  relevant, and appropriate. Cite each source listed on your source slide  at least one time within your assignment. 
  • For help with research, writing, and citation, access the library.