You are a consultant hired by a company to evaluate its strategic competitive position in the industry. Choose a company from the following Web site: The Transformation 20: The Top Global Companies Leading Strategic Transformations You will evaluate the company’s strategic competitive position by using Porter’s Five Forces model. Porter’s Five Forces model is an external model used to evaluate the competition in an industry and includes the following: Threat of new entrants Bargaining power of suppliers Bargaining power of buyers Threat of substitute products or services Existing industry rivalry Apply the Porter’s Five Forces model to research on the company you chose and answer the following questions: Which of Porter’s Five Forces should be the highest priority and why? Which of Porter’s Five Forces should be a lower priority and why? What can the company do to maintain or improve its strategic competitive position? Use the Strategy Template to complete the assignment.

Competency:Analyze laws and ethics to solve business problems.Scenario:You work for a U.S. based company that does home appraisals. While conducting an inspection on a home, you know the home has been contracted to sell for $50,000.00. You come to the conclusion that the home can appraise for $80,000.00. You also know that your sister has been looking for a home in this desirable neighborhood but most homes are well over six figures. You mention to the owner that your sister would be happy to pay $60,000.00 for the home and it would certainly appraise for that. You wink as you walk out the door, after handing the owner your card with your contact information. The owner calls you and says she would accept if your sister made an offer.Instructions:Review the situation and conduct scholarly research on contract law. Write a brief in Microsoft Word (minimum two pages) that analyzes the legal and ethical issues involved in the business situation. Specifically, describe the legal theory of a claim, appropriate court level, classification of law, and likely ethical issues that exist. Address the following: What are the elements for a valid contract involving a real estate transaction? Do your comments to the owner constitute a valid contract? why or why not?If the initial buyer wants to sue the homeowner for breach of contract, what court(s) would have jurisdiction and why?If the initial buyer wants to sue you for intentional interference with contractual relations, what court(s) would have jurisdiction and why? Could the initial buyer sue your company? Why or why not?What ethical issues are involved in this situation (consider any personal conflicts of interest and any professional obligations you owe to your company)?Use at least three credible sources. These should be cited and in APA format.

Develop a long-term and a short-term plan for yourself using what you have learned about yourself through the SWOT analysis and environmental scan you completed. IntroductionNote: Developing a strategic plan requires specific steps that need to be executed in a sequence. The assessments in this course are presented in order and should be completed in sequence.In business, having a plan is a critical element for growth and expansion. However, successful businesses do more than simply plan to earn millions within the next five years; they develop detailed plans that have realistic goals. Typically, these plans include both long-term plans and short-term plans.Developing your personal long- and short-term plan can help you chart the road to your own success. A well-prepared plan can help you focus your professional efforts, identify resources to help you achieve your goals, prioritize the actions you need to take, and anticipate obstacles.Competencies MeasuredBy successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies:Competency 1: Create organizational value. Describe long-term professional objectives.Competency 2: Participate collaboratively and respectfully. Describe the human resources available to achieve long-term objectives.Competency 3: Communicate effectively. Write coherently to support a central idea in appropriate format with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics.Competency 4: Plan strategically. Explain a short-term plan to achieve long-term objectives.Competency 5: Employ high-performance business management techniques. Explain how industry trends influence change.Competency 6: Solve problems within professional standards. Describe the skills necessary to achieve long-term professional objectives.Describe strategies to overcome obstacles to long-term objectives.Competency 7: Use appropriate financial models and principles. Describe long-term financial objectives.Describe financial resources available to achieve long-term objectives.Note: Developing a strategic plan requires specific steps that need to be executed in a sequence. The assessments in this course are presented in order and should be completed in sequence.Success in any endeavor requires focus, long-term planning, and effort. Most long-term objectives require short-term achievements.Use what you have learned about yourself through the SWOT analysis and environmental scan you completed to develop a long-term and a short-term plan for yourself. Complete the following:Start by describing your 5-year professional and financial objectives. What title or position would you like to have?Where would you like to be financially?Based on the results of your SWOT analysis and environmental scan, determine the following: What skills do you need to develop to achieve your 5-year objectives?Is your industry changing? What do you need to do to grow with it?What resources do you have to help you achieve your 5-year objectives? (Hint: Resources can mean more than financial; are there people you know who can help you achieve your objective?)Now develop a short-term plan that will help you achieve your long-term objectives: What will you need to accomplish each year to achieve your 5-year objectives?What monthly/weekly/daily steps will help you reach your long-term objectives?How will you address obstacles that occur along the way?To successfully complete this assessment, you may need to do some research on developing long-term and short-term plans. Format this assessment as a research paper following current APA guidelines for both style and citing sources, making sure that you also use correct grammar and mechanics. There is no required minimum or maximum page length; however, you should strive to be as detailed as possible in addressing each point, while also being as clear and concise as possible.Competencies MeasuredBy successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies:Competency 1: Create organizational value. Describe long-term professional objectives.Competency 2: Participate collaboratively and respectfully. Describe the human resources available to achieve long-term objectives.Competency 3: Communicate effectively. Write coherently to support a central idea in appropriate format with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics.Competency 4: Plan strategically. Explain a short-term plan to achieve long-term objectives.Competency 5: Employ high-performance business management techniques. Explain how industry trends influence change.Competency 6: Solve problems within professional standards. Describe the skills necessary to achieve long-term professional objectives.Describe strategies to overcome obstacles to long-term objectives.Competency 7: Use appropriate financial models and principles. Describe long-term financial objectives.Describe financial resources available to achieve long-term objectives.