Strategic Planning

Search 5 scholarly resources that relate to the topic (Strategic Planning) and have been published within the last 5 years. Academic articles and journals must be reputable and obtained from professional websites. You will then chose one article to review and use the others to compare and contrast.

Use the following format:

1)Key Concept Explanation: Define your key topic by using a source. Give a clear, concise overview of the essential elements relevant to understanding your key topic. In addition, explain why you are interested in this topic (e.g., academic curiosity, application to a current issue related to employment, or any other professional rationale).
2)Comparison: Compare your research with what you have found. Note differences or commonalities about your key topic, providing evidence that you have extended your understanding of this topic. This is an opportunity for you to cite the additional articles you originally researched. This section must be at least 200 words.
3)Article Summary: In your own words, provide a clear and concise summary of the article you selected. This section must be at least 200 words.
4)Application: Specifically state how your key topic has been applied to real-world businesses or describe the potential your key topic has to influence today’s business world. Your application must possess a professional rationale that demonstrates the significance of your key topic. This section must be at least 100 words.
5)Annotated Bibliography: Cite the articles you researched in current APA format. An annotation must accompany each citation. Each annotation will consist of a descriptive and evaluative paragraph that is at least 100 words. The annotations are designed to help your classmates in their understanding of your topic. In addition, provide a persistent link for each article.