12 Point Times New Under Armour Internal Analysis
Do the following in a 2 page essay (double spaced; 12 point Times New Roman font; 1 inch margins on top, bottom, and sides; title page, references, and exhibits NOT included in the 2 page limit)
- Describe the concept of strategic resource
- Apply the concept to Under Armour. Identify the strategic resource that is most responsible for Under Armour’s success.
- Describe the strategic resource
- Give an example of how this strategic resource creates value for Under Armour.
- Apply the VRISO test to your proposed strategic resource.
- Describe one way that Under Armour can leverage this resource to either create another resource or increase the value of your identified resource.
Rubric for evaluating the assignment
Outstanding |
Acceptable |
Unacceptable |
The concept of strategic resource is accurately quoted from an authoritative source in APA format and includes all components (i.e., VRISO). |
The concept of strategic resource is accurately described and includes all components. |
The concept is not accurately described. |
A strategic resource is accurately described with reference to an appropriate example. |
A strategic resource is described with reference to an example. |
A strategic resource is not accurately described or an example is not provided. |
The strategic resource is shown to fit with each component of the definition of strategic resource using logical and compelling reasoning and examples. |
The strategic resource is shown to fit with each component of the definition of strategic resource. |
The strategic resource is not shown to fit with each component of the definition of strategic resource. |
A logically compelling argument is provided that demonstrates how the strategic resource can be leveraged. |
A logical argument is provided that demonstrates how the strategic resource can be leveraged. |
An illogical argument is provided for the leverage potential of the strategic resource. |
Assignment is well written with very few mistakes in writing, grammar, or usage |
Assignment is written with some mistakes in writing, grammar, or usage |
Assignment is written with at least one major mistake in writing, grammar, or usage that is not acceptable by professional writing standards. |
Assignment conforms to specifications |
Assignment conforms to specifications |
Assignment does not conform to specifications |