Briefly identify some of the pros (2 pages) and cons (2 pages) of 3P Turbo’s investment in a Brazilian factory, use the evidence in the article, calculate some data, and maybe google some information to support you idea. Finally, explain your final decision. 4 pages in total.

Effective organizations today must constantly strive to close the gap between strategy and execution in order to ensure that the company meets the needs of customers, shareholders, employees, etc. and contributes to the long-term success of the company. Write a 1,400- to 1,500-word paper that describes the Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) Process and the benefits of EPM, including the following points: Management Efficiency Executing Strategy Improving Performance Reducing Risk Competitive Advantage Compare and contrast differences between running a business and managing a business

Assignment Objectives Acquire skills in conducting strategy, developing strategic options, analyzing action alternatives, making strategic decisions, and effective policy and strategy implementation. Develop the ability to manage the organizational process by which policies and strategies are formed. Develop the capacity to think strategically about a company, its business model and position within the industry, and the attainment of competitive advantage. Understand strategic planning terminology, concepts, theories, and models. Assignment Details Assignment Description Primary Response is due by Friday (11:59:59pm Central), Peer Responses are due by Tuesday (11:59:59pm Central). Primary Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 300–500 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas. For this Discussion Board, please complete the following: The SWOT analysis is often used to help managers understand the competitive advantage of their organization. It can also help them to make decisions to support the organization’s mission and vision in an ethical manner and help with strategic planning. Watch the video: Putting Your SWOT to Use which will provide you with what you need to know about SWOT and make it work for your organization’s strategic planning. Review the abbreviated version of the Starbucks 2020 SWOT Analysis. Considering the video and the Starbucks 2020 SWOT Analysis, answer the following questions: Opportunities are to be prioritized in your strategic plan. How would you recommend that Starbucks prioritize Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee products in the U.S.? Weaknesses are important and need to be acted on quickly. What would be your first step to act on Starbucks expanding outside the U.S.? Why do you think this would work? Threats need to be watched and monitored. Explain how you would plan to monitor weather disasters that could drive up the price of coffee beans?