Identify Caterpillar Inc.’s short-term and long-term goals.

Review the Strategic Management Project Background document.

Review the following terms and concepts discussed this week to prepare for this assignment:
vertical integration
taper integration
backward vertical integration
forward vertical integration
strategic alliances
global strategy
international strategy
innovation

Create a Word doc and title it Strategic Management Research Journal Part 4.

Write a 525- to 700-word response to the following prompts in your journal entry:
Identify Caterpillar Inc.’s short-term and long-term goals.
Evaluate how mergers and acquisitions in the last 3-5 years have contributed to Caterpillar Inc.’s performance and affected its organizational goals.
Determine the most critical merger or acquisition that has contributed to Caterpillar’s performance and success in achieving organizational goals. Defend your choice.
Evaluate the effectiveness of Caterpillar’s operational plan for global strategies (international, multi-domestic, global-standardization, or transnational). Include supporting research or data.
Note: You will use information from this entry in your presentation due in Week 5.

Briefly describe how rubrics provide a foundation for quality and how the student should aim higher in their study.

Select two, of the 10 rubric items, to analyze for the doctoral study you selected.
Identify at least one example from the doctoral study that is supported by each rubric you selected.
Briefly describe how rubrics provide a foundation for quality and how the student should aim higher in their study.
Write your analysis, and provide APA citations and references to support your analysis.
I will attach the two rubrics that I will select too this. PLEASE FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS ON THIS ASSIGNMENT. THE TOPIC I CHOSE IS READING COMPREHENSION AND YOU IDENTIFY HOW THAT RELATES TO THE RUBRICS.

Write about the positive effects of video games on human lives, and try debunk stereotypes about video games.

Write about the positive effects of video games on human lives, and try debunk stereotypes about video games.
Feel free to change an assignment title.

A. Write an original and cohesive argumentative research paper (suggested length of 8–10 pages).
1. Provide an effective introduction.
2. Provide an appropriate thesis statement that previews two to four main points.
3. Develop each of the previewed main points in effective paragraphs with support from a variety of sources.
4. Provide an effective conclusion.
B. Incorporate seven academically credible sources in your paper
Note: More than seven sources may be used but are not required.
C. Acknowledge sources, using APA-formatted in-text citations and references, for content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized.
Note: Refer to Appendix B, linked below, for assistance with referencing guidelines.
D. Demonstrate professional communication in the content and presentation of your submission.

Rubrics (all of these have to be followed):
The paper’s introduction effectively provides context for the proceeding paper content.
The paper’s thesis statement previews the paper’s 2 to 4 main points and presents an appropriate argumentative subject for the paper.
The paper’s main points are effectively developed, and each of the main points is logically supported by more than one source.
The paper’s conclusion effectively summarizes and ends the paper’s content.
The paper logically incorporates at least 7 academically credible sources.
The submission includes in-text citations and references for content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized and demonstrates a consistent application of APA style.
Content reflects attention to detail, is organized, and focuses on the main ideas as prescribed in the task or chosen by the candidate. Terminology is pertinent, is used correctly, and effectively conveys the intended meaning. Mechanics, usage, and grammar promote accurate interpretation and understanding.