Institutional Model:<\/strong> American University of Dubai (School of Business Administration) This capstone case analysis reflects a long-standing assessment pattern in Strategic Management courses across American-style universities in the Middle East and the United States. Faculty frequently assign a comprehensive Harvard-style case report in the final third of the semester. The structure rarely changes because it aligns closely with AACSB learning goals related to strategic analysis, ethical reasoning, and integrative decision-making.<\/p>\n Students are expected to demonstrate that they can move beyond summarizing a case. The task requires diagnosis, evaluation of alternatives, and the development of defensible recommendations grounded in theory and evidence. In my experience teaching this course, what separates strong submissions from average ones is not length but clarity of strategic reasoning.<\/p>\n Select one contemporary organization operating in the Middle East<\/strong>. The firm must have sufficient publicly available information (annual reports, investor briefings, credible news coverage). Examples may include regional airlines, retail conglomerates, logistics firms, hospitality groups, or technology companies.<\/p>\n Privately owned firms may be used if reliable secondary data is available. Avoid purely descriptive profiles.<\/p>\n Prepare a structured Strategic Management Report addressing the following components:<\/p>\n Clearly articulate the central strategic problem. Avoid listing multiple unrelated issues. The problem statement should be precise and supported by evidence.<\/p>\n Reflect briefly on long-term sustainability and competitive positioning.<\/p>\n Excessively descriptive papers will lose analytical marks. Strategic tools must inform reasoning rather than appear as isolated diagrams.<\/p>\n Post a 400-word summary of your proposed strategic recommendation. Respond to two peers with constructive critique focused on feasibility and competitive sustainability.<\/p>\n The airline\u2019s competitive position appears constrained by rising fuel costs and intensified regional rivalry. Industry data suggests that carriers with differentiated service models sustain stronger margins compared to price-based competitors. Porter\u2019s framework indicates high buyer power and moderate threat of substitution, particularly from low-cost carriers. A strategic shift toward premium service segmentation could strengthen brand equity if supported by operational efficiency improvements. Evidence from industry studies indicates that firms aligning resources with distinctive capabilities achieve superior long-term performance (Islami, Mustafa & Latkovikj, 2020, https:\/\/doi.org\/10.5539\/ijbm.v15n1p99). Financial restructuring alone may not resolve competitive pressures without strategic repositioning.<\/p>\n Islami, X., Mustafa, N., & Latkovikj, M. T. (2020). Linking Porter\u2019s generic strategies to firm performance. International Journal of Business and Management, 15<\/em>(1), 99\u2013109. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.5539\/ijbm.v15n1p99<\/p>\n Barney, J. B., & Mackey, A. (2021). Text and metatext in the resource-based view. Human Resource Management Journal, 31<\/em>(1), 1\u201316. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/1748-8583.12330<\/p>\n Grant, R. M. (2019). The resource-based theory of competitive advantage. California Management Review, 61<\/em>(3), 21\u201336. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/0008125619842472<\/p>\n Verbeke, A., & Hutzschenreuter, T. (2021). The future of international business strategy research. 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\nCourse Level:<\/strong> Senior (Year 4 Undergraduate)
\nAssessment Type:<\/strong> Individual Written Case Study Report (Capstone)
\nWeight:<\/strong> 30% of Final Course Grade
\nLength:<\/strong> 2,500\u20133,000 words (approximately 8\u201310 pages, excluding references and appendices)
\nCitation Style:<\/strong> APA 7th Edition
\nSubmission:<\/strong> LMS upload (Turnitin enabled)<\/p>\n
\nAssessment Overview<\/h2>\n
\nCase Selection<\/h2>\n
\nAssignment Task<\/h2>\n
I. Executive Summary (250\u2013300 words)<\/h3>\n
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II. External Environment Analysis<\/h3>\n
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III. Internal Analysis<\/h3>\n
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IV. Strategic Issue Identification<\/h3>\n
V. Evaluation of Strategic Alternatives<\/h3>\n
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VI. Final Recommendation and Implementation Plan<\/h3>\n
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VII. Conclusion<\/h3>\n
\nFormatting Requirements<\/h2>\n
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\nMarking Rubric (30%)<\/h2>\n
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\n Criteria<\/th>\n Excellent (A)<\/th>\n Good (B)<\/th>\n Competent (C)<\/th>\n Limited<\/th>\n Weight<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n \n Strategic Analysis Depth<\/td>\n Frameworks applied critically and accurately<\/td>\n Mostly accurate application<\/td>\n Basic application<\/td>\n Superficial description<\/td>\n 8%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Problem Identification<\/td>\n Clear, focused, evidence-based<\/td>\n Mostly clear<\/td>\n Broad or partially supported<\/td>\n Unclear or inconsistent<\/td>\n 5%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Evaluation of Alternatives<\/td>\n Comparative, analytical, justified<\/td>\n Some comparison present<\/td>\n Limited depth<\/td>\n No meaningful evaluation<\/td>\n 7%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Recommendation & Implementation<\/td>\n Realistic, phased, risk-aware<\/td>\n Adequate but general<\/td>\n Basic implementation outline<\/td>\n Weak or unsupported<\/td>\n 6%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Academic Writing & APA<\/td>\n Clear, professional, properly cited<\/td>\n Minor formatting errors<\/td>\n Noticeable issues<\/td>\n Significant errors<\/td>\n 4%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
\nWeekly Discussion Companion (Week 9 \u2013 400 Words)<\/h2>\n
Sample Analytical Study Bay (Model Direction Only)<\/h2>\n
Scholarly References (APA 7th Edition)<\/h2>\n
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