Please follow the each topic individually and do not plagiarize the answers, attached copy of the book and the reference from this book look like this

Dyer, Jeffrey H., Godfrey, Paul, Bryce, David (2016). Strategic Management: Concepts and Cases (1st ed.). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley

Topic 1

Purpose of Assignment

The purpose of this assignment is to help students understand strategic business terminology (vision, mission, goals, objectives, specific objectives, internal and external scanning), to recognize the components of a strategic plan and to be familiar with the core information and steps needed to create a strategic plan. Furthermore, this assignment allows students to recognize the difference between strategic planning and strategic management.

Assignment Steps

Write a 700-word analysis in which you complete the following:

• Describe and define the primary components of the Strategic Management Process.
• Describe and define internal and external analysis.
• Describe and define the responsibilities and duties of the Strategic Manager.
• Explain why companies need strategic management planning.

Cite 3 scholarly references, including at least two peer-reviewed references from the University Library.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Topic 2

Purpose of Assignment

The purpose of this assignment is to help students understand how manufacturing and service companies can maximize their competitive advantage. The Porter Model is discussed as a method to categorize and assess businesses and industries.

Assignment Steps

Write a 1,050-word report in which you address the following:

• Examine and discuss competitive strategies that manufacturers can use to gain competitive advantage.
• Appraise costing and financial strategies for manufacturing and service companies.
• Identify value chain strategies for both manufacturing and service companies.
• Discuss (Porter’s Model) and categorize (NAICS) the industry of a company the Learning Team selects.

Cite 3 scholarly references, including at least one peer-reviewed reference from the University Library.

Topic 3

Purpose of Assignment

The purpose of this assignment is to help students understand the influence that ethics and social responsibilities have on the strategic planning process.

Assignment Steps

Write a 700-word report in which you address the following:

• Define and explain the role of ethics and social responsibility in developing a strategic plan while considering stakeholder needs and agendas.
• Include at least one example of a company overstepping ethical boundaries for stakeholder agendas, and identify what types of preventative measures could be taken to avoid this type of situation.

Cite 3 scholarly references, including at least one peer-reviewed reference from the University Library.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

THE OTHER 3 TOPICS ARE GOING TO BE UPLOAD SEPARATELY ONCE THIS 3 TOPIC ARE DONE.