Introduction( 200 words)
• Three new facts and three KPI’s of BHP Billiton.
• Identify 1 Strength and 1 threat.
• Why an internal analysis is is important.
Resources, capabilities and core competencies(1200 words)
• Brief Definition of each.
• Discuss how each relates to BHP Billiton with 3 relevant example and references.
(total need 9 examples)
VRIO Analysis (Valuable, Rare, Imitable and Organised)(300 words)
• Why this framework is important for a firm?
• Brief definition of VRIO and critically relate each to the firm.
• Describe how VRIO relates to you as a student or as an employee.?
Value chain analysis
• Describe the value chain.
• Explain the main primary and support activities of the firm.
• Explain what is margin and relate this to your firm.
Culture
• Define and describe organisation culture.
• Explain the Ice berg analogy? (with reference)
• Brief state (assume) what the culture is of the firm with examples of a story/ ritual or symbol etc.
Strategic issues
• Strategic issues are fundamental policy questions.
• Following the part A and part B analysis. You must identify 2 Strategic issues for the firm.
• You must justify these issues.
Conclusion(100 words)
• Briefly state the importance of an internal analysis.
• What you learned?
Reference list
• Max 10 references. (Total word limit is 1800)
• Academic References needed