IntroductionThis portfolio work project will you demonstrate your understanding of strategy and the factors that must be considered when formulating and implementing strategy.ScenarioOrganizational leadership of your company has requested that you present your analyses of the company, as well as recommend potential strategic actions that could be taken to address issues raised by your analyses.Your RoleYou are a strategic analyst for the company you have selected to use in this course.RequirementsDevelop a PowerPoint presentation of 8–12 slides that synthesize the work you did on Assessments 2 and 3 and incorporate feedback from your instructor. Use the speaker's notes sections of each slide to expand your talking points. Be sure your presentation includes:A summary of the AFI framework.Results from your internal analysis (VRIO or Value Chain).Results from your external analysis (PESTEL and Five Forces).A SWOT matrix for the company.Recommendations:Do the current strategies need to be changed?What strategies will move the organization forward?How do your recommendations align with organizational structure and governance?Do your recommendations reflect ethical responsibility?Deliverable FormatPowerPoint presentation.8–12 slides (in addition to the title and references slides).Include additional details on each slide in the speaker’s notes section.Additional requirements.Title slide.References slide.APA formatted references from at least five sources.Be sure you consider the audience.EvaluationBy successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies through corresponding scoring guide criteria:Competency 1: Assess the importance of strategic management for supporting long term success and sustained competitive advantage.Summarize the strategic framework for a company.Competency 2: Apply strategic thinking approaches to resolve business-related challenges.Develop a SWOT matrix for a company.Competency 3: Analyze the internal and external environments of an organization in order to formulate and implement successful strategies.Summarize the findings of an internal environmental analysis.Summarize the findings of an external environmental analysis.Competency 4: Apply strategic concepts and models to ensure the fit between strategy, organizational structure, capabilities, and goals; and the external environment.Recommend strategic actions for a company that align with organizational structure and governance, and reflect ethical responsibility.Competency 5: Communicate business needs, opportunities, and strategies with multiple stakeholders.Correctly format citations and references using current APA style.Write content clearly and logically with correct use of grammar, punctuation, and mechanics.Your faculty will use the scoring guide to review your deliverable as if they were a member of executive leadership. Review the scoring guide prior to developing and submitting your assessment.ePortfolioThis portfolio work project demonstrates your competency in applying knowledge and skills required of an MBA learner in the workplace. Save this activity to your ePortfolio for future reference in the workplace.Note: Your faculty may also use the Writing Feedback Tool to provide feedback on your writing. In the tool, click the linked resources for helpful writing information.

Investigating Fair-Mindedness and the Intellectual Standards in Critical Thinking Paul and Elder (2013) argue that critical thinking includes fair-mindedness, intellectual standards, the elements of reason, and Socratic questioning. They also present an interactive model of the Standards of Thinking and Elements of reasoning at this link which should be very useful to the discussions: http://www.criticalthinking.org/ctmodel/logic-model1.htm (Links to an external site.) Choose from one of the two options below to answer as part of your initial post for this discussion. Be sure to first include with your response the question you are addressing and then your response, as you address both questions within your initial post. Option 1 What attributes are associated with being a fair-minded thinker? How do the intellectual traits assist in this process? (Paul & Elder, 2013)? You may refer to the link to address the traits with your response: https://www.criticalthinking.org/pages/valuable-intellectual-traits/528 (Links to an external site.)  Paul and Elder (2013) argued that the intellectual standards provide structure for critical thinking. Which of these standards is most difficult for you? Why? Option 2 Paul and Elder (2013) argued that the elements of reason are a central part of understanding the “how” and “why” of one’s thinking. Which of these elements do you need to explore in more depth? Give an example where Socratic questioning could help you improve critical thinking in your personal or professional life. What questions could you ask to improve your thinking (Paul & Elder, 2008)?  2. Module 1 Milestone Directions: Critical Thinking Topic (ONLY 3 paragraphs) Submit a three-paragraph overview of your critical thinking topic that addresses the following: We are going to choose the pay gap between men and women. We are going to come from the place that I am a 42 year old female and I have had a successful career in sales for 25 years. My last job I was recommended for by the man leaving the position. I was offered the job but I also knew what he was making for the role and I was offered $20k less. SO come from that perspective.  What is your topic? Why is this topic of interest to you? What critical questions do you have on this topic? How might you narrow your topic to think more clearly and carefully about issues related to your topic?