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Select a business organization from the Fortune 500 which is of interest to you and ensure that you will be able to obtain the necessary information about its strategy, business model, and performance (much of this information can be obtained from the organization’s Web site, annual report, financial news, etc.). Write an overview of the organization you selected, including the following: Name of the organization, locations, web address Overall organizational strategy and business model Products or services, industry, and market position Sources of information about the organization (at least three) Your reasons for selecting the organization For assistance in analyzing strategy, review the presentations in this module's readings available at the textbook Web site. Your response to this assignment will serve as foundation for your Strategic Analysis in Module 3 and your Organizational Assessment in Module 5. Write your response in 2–3 pages in Word format. Cite your sources. Apply APA standards for writing style to your work. Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M2_A2.doc. For example, if your name is John Smith, your document will be named SmithJ_M2_A2.doc. By Week 2, Day 7 , deliver your assignment to the M2: Assignment 2 Dropbox.

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The organization I have selected from the Fortune 500 is Amazon.com, Inc. This choice stems from my interest in e-commerce and the digital economy, coupled with the organization's significant influence on global retail, cloud computing, and digital services. Amazon's headquarters are situated in Seattle, Washington, with operations spanning multiple countries worldwide. The company's official website is https://www.amazon.com.

Amazon's overall organizational strategy revolves around customer obsession, innovation, and operational excellence. It aims to be Earth's most customer-centric company by continuously enhancing user experience, offering a wide range of competitive products and services, and investing heavily in technological innovation. The company's business model primarily relies on e-commerce sales, subscription services like Prime, and Amazon Web Services (AWS). This diversified approach allows Amazon to generate multiple streams of revenue while maintaining a dominant market position in both retail and cloud infrastructure services.

Amazon offers a broad array of products including electronics, apparel, books, and household goods, in addition to digital content such as streaming video, music, and cloud computing solutions. Industry-wise, Amazon operates mainly in the retail, technology, and cloud services sectors, competing with both traditional retailers and other tech giants. Its market position is formidable; Amazon is considered the leader in e-commerce in North America and possesses the largest cloud service provider platform globally through AWS.

Sources that provided insights into Amazon’s strategy and operations include the company’s annual reports, such as the 2022 Form 10-K, reputable financial news outlets like Bloomberg and CNBC, and industry analysis reports from Statista and Gartner. These sources are authoritative and provided comprehensive data necessary for understanding Amazon’s strategic initiatives and performance metrics.

My reasons for selecting Amazon stem from my fascination with how it has transformed retail and digital infrastructure, along with its innovative approach to business and technology. Observing its strategic moves and growth trajectory offers valuable insights into current business trends and future opportunities in the digital economy.

In conclusion, Amazon exemplifies a successful integration of diverse business models centered around customer service, technological innovation, and strategic diversification. Its leadership in e-commerce and cloud services underscores its significance in contemporary business landscape and provides a robust case study for strategic analysis.

References

  • Amazon.com, Inc. (2022). Form 10-K Report. U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. https://www.sec.gov/
  • Bloomberg. (2023). Amazon’s Strategy and Market Position. Retrieved from https://www.bloomberg.com
  • CNBC. (2023). Amazon's Latest Financial Results and Business Insights. Retrieved from https://www.cnbc.com
  • Gartner. (2023). Cloud Infrastructure and Services Market Analysis. Retrieved from https://www.gartner.com
  • Statista. (2023). Amazon's Market Share and Consumer Data. Retrieved from https://www.statista.com
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