W. L. Gore

For this case analysis, your group will prepare a written analysis of 3 to 5 pages that uses the text and other credible sources as appropriate. Your group paper should have 1″ margins, be double spaced, and use APA formats for

topic and subtopic headings
citations
references

Your group case must minimally address the following issues / questions:

Determine if W.L. Gore’s business formula corresponds with the theories of the I/O model of above-average returns or the resource-based model of above-average returns. Explain your response, and outline the steps for the model that best reflects W.L. Gore’s situation.
Define W.L. Gore’s tangible and intangible resources, and discuss their value to the organization. Identify the capabilities and core competencies that support the company’s competitive advantages.
Evaluate the firm’s decision-making capabilities. How does W.L. Gore locate attractive industries and select its strategic approach when pursuing promising market opportunities?
Consider W.L. Gore’s competitive strategy. Assess the fitness of the firm’s organizational structure and controls to help the company achieve its strategic objectives. Can you identify any problem areas that may develop as the company faces oncoming competitive forces?

Your grade for this assignment will be based on the GROUP submission only (see the rubric for more details).

This assignment is due at the end of Module 8.

Rubric

W. L. Gore – GROUP

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGroup – Assessment of Gore’s model of above-average returns

8.0 pts

Exceeds expectations and determines the competitive value of unique combinations of resources and capabilities.

6.0 pts

Assessment identifies and explains the correct model of above-average returns that corresponds with W.L. Gore’s situation.

4.0 pts

Assessment identifies the correct model of above-average returns that corresponds with W.L. Gore’s situation.

2.0 pts

Assessment does not identify the correct model of above-average returns that corresponds with W.L. Gore’s situation.

8.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGroup – Application of resource-based model of superior returns

8.0 pts

Exceeds expectations, acutely highlighting the value of human capital and knowledge-based resources.

6.0 pts

Analysis fully and accurately applies the resource-based model to W.L. Gore’s situation.

4.0 pts

Analysis applies the resource-based model to W.L. Gore’s situation.

2.0 pts

Analysis fails to apply the resource-based model to W.L. Gore’s situation.

8.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGroup – Evaluation of decision-making capabilities

8.0 pts

Exceeds expectations and provides an excellent explanation of how W.L. Gore selects its industries and strategies.

6.0 pts

Analysis fully and accurately discusses the tools used by the company to enhance the quality of decisions made at W.L. Gore.

4.0 pts

Evaluation discusses the tools used by the company to enhance the quality of decisions made at W.L. Gore.

2.0 pts

Evaluation does not fully discuss the tools used by the company to enhance the quality of decisions made at W.L. Gore.

8.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGroup – Analysis of competitive strategy and its fitness with organizational structure and controls

8.0 pts

Exceeds expectations and insightfully explores how W.L. Gore’s organizational structure and controls are suited to achieving internal innovation.

6.0 pts

Analysis completely defines the elements of W.L. Gore’s competitive strategy and its fit with the organization’s structure and control systems.

4.0 pts

Analysis includes some of the elements of W.L. Gore’s competitive strategy and its fit with the organization’s structure and control systems.

2.0 pts

Analysis excludes some of the elements of W.L. Gore’s competitive strategy and/or its fit with the organization’s structure and control systems.

8.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGroup – Grammar, Writing, APA Format

8.0 pts

Information is appropriately sequenced with topical headings. Language use, grammar, spelling, and punctuation are at an appropriate graduate level. Uses paragraph form with topical sentences that are supported by the remainder of the paragraph. Writing is clear and concise. Somewhat correct application of APA format. Up to two to three errors in citations and references.

5.0 pts

There is some order to the information with some heading usage. Presentation has two to four misspellings or grammar errors, or two or three word use errors. Uses paragraph form but sentences within the paragraph may not be related. Somewhat correct application of APA format. Four to six errors in citations and references.

2.0 pts

Limited structure or no topical headings used. Presentation has more than four misspellings or grammar errors, or more than four word use errors. Language use makes it difficult to understand the intended meaning. Incorrect application of APA format. Several errors in or missing citations and references

8.0 pts

Total Points: 40.0

This is a group case, and i only need to do is

“Consider W.L. Gore’s competitive strategy. Assess the fitness of the firm’s organizational structure and controls to help the company achieve its strategic objectives. Can you identify any problem areas that may develop as the company faces oncoming competitive forces?”

Case 20 is in the ebook i uploaded.

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