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Paper Outline AY2015-16T1
Paper Outline AY2015-16T1
Table of Contents
Introduction
Executive Summary
Definition of Terms
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2. The key strategic issues must be defined in this portion of the paper. This is
the State of the Firm Analysis (SOFA) part of the paper.
MODULE V: STRATEGY FORMULATION
A. Possible Tools and Frameworks to Use in Formulating Strategy
1. Strategic Position and Action Evaluation (SPACE) Matrix
a) Matrix
b) Analysis
2. Boston Consultancy Group (BCG) Matrix
a) Matrix
b) Analysis
3. Internal-External (IE) Matrix
a) Matrix
b) Analysis
4. Grand Strategy Matrix
a) Matrix
b) Analysis
5. Quantitative Strategic Planning Matrix
a) Matrix
b) Analysis
6. Blue Ocean Strategy
a) Matrix
b) Analysis
B. Identification of Chosen Strategy Matrix
1. Strategic Choice
2. Justification of Chosen strategy (using nos. 1-6 above)
3. Capital budgeting (NPV, IRR, Discounted payback period)
MODULE VI: STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION
A. Balanced Scorecard
1. Vision
2. Most Attractive Strategy
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3. Form 1: Objectives
a) Portfolio
4. Form 2: Themes
5. Form 3: Measures
6. Form 4: Perspectives
7. Form 5: Initiatives
8. Form 6: Milestones
9. Summary
10. Strategy Cause and Effect (Illustration)
B. GANTT Chart
MODULE VII: FINANCIAL PROJECTIONS
A. Assumptions to Projections
B. Financial Projections (without strategy, 3 years)
1. Balance Sheet
2. Income Statement
3. Cash Flow Statement
C. Financial Projections (with strategy, 3 years)
1. Balance Sheet
2. Income Statement
3. Cash Flow Statement
D. Analysis of the Project Financial Statements:
1. Vertical Analysis
2. Horizontal Analysis
3. Financial Ratios