2. Research an organization whose mandate is to help foster partnerships between Indigenous (Aboriginal) communities, organizations, and/or employees with Canadian businesses. Provide a brief summary of the organization, including the mission or vision statement. Briefly outline how these partnerships can benefit all Canadian businesses and what key elements may be required for success. (40 marks)

3. Research two firms in the same industry and perform a competitive SWOT analysis. What type of improvement strategies would you recommend for the firms and why? (40 marks)

4. Having completed all of the required reading and coursework, please describe how you believe the functional areas of business (Human Resources, Operations, Finance, Accounting, Marketing, and Sales) inter-relate, particularly with regard to the planning process. (20 marks)