Assignment #1 - External Assessment (EFE Matrix) Attached Files: StrategicManagement-Template-Version-16.1.1.xlsx (456.641 KB) Instructions The purpose of this assignment is to give you the practice to examine external factors that may affect an organization in its environment. After you complete this assignment, you will be able to evaluate different factors and decide on which ones you believe are top priority in evaluating the organization's external opportunities and threats; you will be able to write a professional report to communicate your findings. This activity corresponds with learning objective 6. 1. Perform an External Assessment for an organization with which you are familiar. 2. Visit the following websites to obtain more information about the organization: O A to Z databases O Hoovers Blogmberg O Business week o Yahoo Finance O MSN Money 3. Using the template provided (attached), list ten (10) opportunities and ten (10) threats that face the company. Be specific in stating each factor Make sure factors are actionable 4. Write a one page summary of your findings explaining how each factor will affect the organization. 5. Make sure to discuss the total EFE weighted score in your analysis. 6. Cite at least three scholarly sources to support your position. 7. Format your paper according to APA guidelines. 8. Submit your paper (one-page summary) with the template for grading, (The Excel template for this assignment is created by the author and made available by the textbook publisher) Criteria for Success: Use the attached rubric as a guide in preparing your assignment. View the rubric to see how you will be graded. Not sure how? Read, How to View Grading Bubrica Your document should be formatted using APA style. Not sure how 7 Review the APA Style Resources (linked in the course menu on the left) 119