GOAL: Create an 800-1,000 word paper that presents a compare and contrast of three companies' mission/vision/values statements, utilizing the tools of strategic planning.  Instructions:Write a 800-1,000 word paper (body content length) based on researched artifacts from three companies in the same sector of private or non-profit industry (e.g., restaurants, services, products, hospitals, etc.) and their individual presentation of mission, vision, and values. After presenting each company's brief history, mission, vision, and values, compare and contrast the various features and differences between the selected same-sector companies. Using relevant research via peer-reviewed journals from the online library, conclude your paper with a scholarly assessment about the strengths and weaknesses of the mission, vision, and values of the companies researched. Make sure to emphasize the compare/contrast element of this assignment as you look at the companies alongside each other—that is where the analytical assessment comes into play; that is the place to demonstrate your ability to think and write critically.  Suggestions to help your writing:  Use level headings (APA) to distinguish the various parts of your paper. No abstract is required, but a title page and references page are required. Visit the following website to help you set up your APA paper: APA Format and Citation You may use any level of sources—scholarly, popular press, or websites—to provide foundational information used to inform you about each organization. However, make sure to properly cite and reference these sources according to chapter seven of APA. Regardless what sources you use to gain information about the companies, you are still required to list and use three scholarly journal sources in the assertions you provide at the end of your paper. Be careful to differentiate between "trade" journals and genuine "peer-reviewed" sources so that your compare and contrast is based upon theoretical foundations instead of opinions or advertisements.

Market-Competitive Pay Plan DiscussionCreate components of a market-competitive pay plan.A total compensation or rewards package is often what sets one employer apart from another when it comes to competing for quality employees.All other things being equal a prospective employee will typically choose to work for the employer offering the better pay package or plan. As a result, it is important for organizations to be strategic in the way they approach compensation. One strategy is to design compensation packages that are competitive with other employers competing for similar types of employees. While this approach requires research and planning, it can place an organization in a good negotiating position for high quality talent.Based on the readings for the week and your personal research, in the discussion forum:Recommend one initiative related to each of the three areas of Total Rewards Strategy areas (Compensation, Benefits, Personal Growth).Provide details as to how your recommendation would look in practice.Identify the benefits the company should expect from your recommendation.Evaluate potential problems with your recommendations if they are not implemented correctly.

Final ProjectNow that you have completed the first six assignments, it is time to complete your research project for the course. Include the following sections in your submission.Title PageTable of ContentsExecutive SummaryIntroductionStatement of the ProblemsLiterature ReviewResearch ObjectivesResearch Questions and HypothesesResearch Methodology, Design, and MethodsResearch MethodologyResearch DesignResearch MethodsData Collection MethodsSampling DesignData Analysis ProceduresData Analysis: Descriptive Statistics and Assumption TestingData Analysis: Hypothesis TestingFindingsRecommendationsReferencesPlease follow the Unit VII project template here to complete your assignment.Please refer to the Course Project Guidance document here for help.The title and reference pages do not count toward the page requirement for this assignment. This assignment should be no less than three pages in length, follow APA-style formatting and guidelines, and use references and citations as necessary.