In this assignment, you are to use the same corporation you selected and focused on for Assignments 1 and 2.Research the company on its own website, the public filings on the Securities and Exchange Commission EDGAR database (http://www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml), in the University's online databases, and any other sources you can find. The annual report will often provide insights that can help address some of these questions. Write a six to eight (6-8) page paper in which you: Analyze the business-level strategies for the corporation you chose to determine the business-level strategy you think is most important to the long-term success of the firm and whether or not you judge this to be a good choice. Justify your opinion. Analyze the corporate-level strategies for the corporation you chose to determine the corporate-level strategy you think is most important to the long-term success of the firm and whether or not you judge this to be a good choice. Justify your opinion. Analyze the competitive environment to determine the corporation's most significant competitor. Compare their strategies at each level and evaluate which company you think is most likely to be successful in the long term. Justify your choice. Determine whether your choice from Question 3 would differ in slow-cycle and fast-cycle markets. Use at least three (3) quality references. Note:Wikipedia and other Websites do not quality as academic resources. Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:This course requires use of Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The format is different than other Strayer University courses. Please take a moment to review the SWS documentation for details.Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required page length. The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:Identify various levels and types of strategy in a firm.Use technology and information resources to research issues in business administration.Write clearly and concisely about business administration using proper writing mechanics.Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric.

As an entrepreneur, you want to start a business. You know that the first step is to consider drafting a business plan proposal to organize all of your ideas. For this assignment, you will be submitting a business plan proposal outline for your imaginary business. For research purposes, you can choose any state for the location of your business. Your business plan outline should include the following:Introduction of the proposed business (200-300 words)Description and explanation of the type of business entity that is best for your business (400-600 words)Partnership, corporation, etc. (for purposes of this assignment, you should NOT choose a sole proprietorship for your business entity.)Provide explanation for your choice of business entity (advantages/disadvantages of the selected type of business entity)Description of the specific steps needed to be followed to successfully and legally start the business (500-700 words)Steps will vary, depending on the type of business you chooseGood sources of research for this area include the following:TextbooksState statutes (for example, Chapters 47 and 48 of the South Dakota Codified Laws include information on the business formation process)The Small Business Administration Web site will be helpful; it includes information on how to start a small businessA draft of a valid contract with a vendor, supplier, customer, etc. that illustrates all elements of a contract and takes into consideration some of the topics discussed in the contract chaptersPossible ethical considerations for your business, including any social responsibility plans or attitudes that your business will embrace (400-600 words)At Least 3 References. APA Formatting.