Assignment

Emerging Business Trends Analysis

Evaluate an emerging business trend and analyze its implications for organizational strategy, managerial decision-making, and global business practice.

Overview

Purpose of the Assignment

Build evidence-based analytical skills while exploring topics that may contribute to your Course Project.

Organizations are continually responding to emerging trends that influence strategy, operations, and decision-making. In this assignment, you will examine an emerging business trend and evaluate its implications for organizations in a global environment.

This assignment provides an opportunity to practice evidence-based analysis while exploring topics that may inform your final project. Drawing on course resources and scholarly research, you will analyze how organizations are responding to a selected trend and consider its strategic implications for managers and organizational leaders.

Complete

Assignment Instructions

Review the instructions carefully, paying particular attention to research, analysis, and source requirements.

Select an industry of interest and identify an emerging business trend you would like to investigate.

You may choose a trend discussed in the course resources or one identified through your own scholarly research.

In a 2–3 page paper, address the following:

  • Analyze the trend’s implications for organizational strategy and managerial decision-making using an appropriate business theory, model, or framework.
  • Evaluate how organizations are responding to the trend in a global context.
  • Explain the strategic implications of the trend for organizations.
Research Requirement: Support your analysis using course resources and at least two peer-reviewed scholarly sources published within the last six years.

Connection to the Course Project

As you develop your analysis, consider how the topic may contribute to your Course Project. This assignment provides an opportunity to explore issues, trends, and questions that you may investigate more deeply throughout the course.

Tips for Success

Resources and Support

Use available academic support resources to strengthen your work.

As you complete this assignment, use scholarly sources to support your analysis, follow APA 7 formatting requirements, and carefully review your work before submission.

Taking time to evaluate sources, document evidence accurately, and proofread your writing will strengthen the quality and credibility of your work.

Writing Support

Online Writing Lab (OWL)

If you need assistance with writing or APA style, take advantage of the Excelsior Online Writing Lab.

Excelsior Online Writing Lab
Research Support

Scholar Source

If you need help locating, evaluating, or refining scholarly sources, contact the University Library.

Scholar Source
Before You Submit: Allow time to review your analysis, verify citations and references, and proofread for clarity, organization, and grammar.
Submission Requirements

Submit Your Work

Confirm that your assignment meets all submission requirements.

Citation Requirements

Use APA 7 format, including in-text citations and a reference list.


Length

Write 2–3 pages, excluding the cover page and reference page.


Submission Format

Submit your work to the assignment submission area as a .doc or .docx file.

Final Review

Submission Checklist

Selected an industry and emerging business trend.
Applied a business theory, model, or framework.
Analyzed organizational responses in a global context.
Explained strategic implications for organizations.
Included at least two recent peer-reviewed scholarly sources.
Used APA 7 formatting throughout.
Submitted a Word document (.doc or .docx).