For this assignment, your requirement is to research and write in APA format a Strategic Plan that describes, discusses, and analyzes the elements of how you are going to go global. Be sure to address the below topics:

Your recommended strategy for value creation

The value chain and how it will be managed

A description of core competencies (definition of what a core competency is and what are Target’s)

A description of the Organizational Structure (definition of org. structure and what Target should implement)

A description of the Organizational Culture (definition of org. culture and what Target should implement)

Marketing and Pricing Strategies

In addition to the textbook material for this course (properly cited within the paper), you must also use at least five (5) peer reviewed journal articles or other textbook references. Use the SPC on-line library to search for and obtain journal articles for this assignment. Websites and other non-peer reviewed references may be used (and properly cited in APA format), but these supplemental references are not counted toward the requirement of at least five peer reviewed journal or other textbook references.

Your essay should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts that are presented in the course and provide new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards.