This SIA assignment requires you apply a concept or theory we have learned to a subject that is current in the real world. The assigned topic for Application Assignment 2 is: Southwest Airlines (SWA)

In Chapter 7, we examine and explore a variety of business unit strategies. Included in these discussions are low-cost, differentiation, and low-cost/differentiation. Your assignment (read carefully): Conduct additional research on low-cost, differentiation, and low-cost/differentiation (there is a TON out there on these subjects) to find at least 5 quality sources. Using our textbook and your own research write at least two pages of analysis and discussion of the low-cost/differentiation (it is a combination of these two) strategy utilized by SWA ~ you can identify the good/bad/successes/blunders in this section. Next, based on your findings, prepare a one-page recommendation for the board of directors of SWA that includes the discussion and high level implementation plan for at least 3 new initiatives SWA can pursue while maintaining their current strategy of low cost/differentiation. Put these together in one document for a MINIMUM three pages of content (not including reference and title pages). Please follow APA format guidelines.

In other words, after writing an analysis of Southwest Airlines (SWA) utilization of a low cost/differentiation strategy including the incorporation of at least 5 references (2+pages), you should be in a position to make recommendations for the board (1+pages). Act as if you are a consultant who has been hired to help the company progress. What advice or guidance would you offer them based on the information you ascertained during your analysis?

*Remember, this is your ability to show off what you have learned as well as your ability to apply it to a real world situation.