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The purpose of this assignment is to help you define a firm’s competitive advantage and analyze alternative solutions before determining an action plan

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The purpose of this assignment is to help you define a firm’s competitive advantage and analyze alternative solutions before determining an action plan.

Read the case titled “Monsanto Inc.” on page 161 of the Essentials of Strategic Management textbook.  Then complete a case note based on the following guidelines.

Your case note should be in the format of a two-page single-spaced Executive Summary on the case assigned. Use APA format to cite sources. You are required to cite the textbook and at least one outside source from an academic peer-reviewed article.

There is no need for a title page. A reference page is required.  The reference page does not count towards the page count. Use 1-inch margins and 12-point font. Page numbers and your last name should be in the upper right corner. It is best to place it in the header. (e.g., Laing, Page 1).

Review the Case Note Format below, the Case Note and Case Study Criteria and Guidelines page, and the Case Note and Case Study Rubric to ensure you approach the case correctly

NOTE: Do not simply answer the questions at the end of the case.

Case Note Format

Your report should follow the format below in sentence/paragraph form using APA format to cite sources:

• Introduction of Firm
• Overview of Firm Competitive Advantage
• Problem(s) Statement
• Alternative Solutions - Solutions/Opportunities

1. Option 1 Analysis
   1. Pros
   2. Cons
2. Option 2, Analysis
   1. Pros
   2. Cons
3. Add More Option Analyses as needed

• Decision and Support
• Action Plan
• References in APA format