BUS 435 Week 3 Assignment - Challenges to Growth

 

All organizations pass through various stages of organizational development. There are significant differences between an entrepreneurship and a professionally managed organization, and there are important steps to make the transition between these major growth stages. Chapter 3 (p. 65) presents a case study of a company, 99 Cents Only Stores, from its inception as a new venture through its transition to become an entrepreneurially oriented, professionally managed organization.

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Instructions

Using the “99 Cents Only Stores” case study, write a 3–4 page paper (not including title page), in which you discuss the company transition from Stages I through IV. To do so:

• Analyze how the needs of the company prompted the transition at each stage.
• Evaluate how management facilitated the transition between stages.
• Evaluate how one success and one area of improvement impact each stage of transition.
• Justify which stage of organizational growth was most challenging with relevant examples.

This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.

The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:

• Determine the stage of organizational growth that is most challenging.