Business management related to a gas station fueling chain company ( white oak, Shell, Buckies)

Prepare

• Choose an organization. (It can be something that interests you, where you work, or a company you are familiar with.)
• Locate the mission and vision statements for your chosen organization.

Instructions

• Step 1: Download and save Week 4 Assignment Template [DOCX].
• Step 2: Answer the questions on the top of the template:
  • What is your chosen organization?
  • What are the mission and vision statements for your organization?
  • What type of organizational structure makes sense for this organization and why?
  • Identify the key components included in your organization’s code of ethics. Then write a paragraph detailing the ethical principles these components represent. Are there any others you think are missing that are commonly found in a code of ethics and why would they be important for your chosen organization?
  • Include the references where you found the above information.
• Step 3: Write 3–4 paragraphs using POETS.
  • In the first paragraph, identify the key elements of mission and vision statements and include what those statements are for your chosen organization.
  • In the next paragraph, identify what organizational structure would be ideal for your chosen organization and why, using the readings from Week 2.
  • Finally, after identifying the key components of your organization’s code of ethics, write a paragraph explaining the ethical principles commonly found in an organizational code of ethics and why they are important for your chosen organization.

Challenge: Attempt APA for your references. You will need to complete the APA citations for the final part of the assignment (in Week 9), so include them now and get feedback!

Additional Requirements

Your assignment should also meet the following requirements:

• Font and font size: Times New Roman, not larger than 12-point font.
• Organization:Based on the intended audience, your assignment should be well organized and written in clear, succinct language.
• Template: Use the Week 4 Assignment Template [DOCX] to help you organize your paper.
• Length: 3–4 paragraphs of content, in addition to references.
• Resources: Include at least two reputable resources to support your ideas, including your chosen website.
• APA: Follow APA rules for citing sources that support your analysis and conclusions. See the Evidence and APALinks to an external site. section of the Writing Center for guidance.

Competencies Measured

By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:

• Competency 1: Explain the underlying principles of successful businesses.
  • Identify the key elements of mission and vision statements, providing examples of mission and vision statements from a chosen organization.
  • Describe the type of organizational structure appropriate for a given organization, providing an explanation of why that structure is most appropriate.
• Competency 2: Examine ethical principles associated with the field of business.
  • Explain the ethical principles commonly found in an organizational code of ethics and why the code is important for a chosen organization.
• Competency 5: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for the field of business.
• Organize content so ideas flow logically with smooth transitions.
• Convey purpose in an appropriate tone and style, incorporating supporting evidence.