Assignment Content Note: Hoosier Media is a hypothetical firm used for Week 2-5 "Apply" assignments. Assume trends in the external environment facing all newspapers and print media apply. There is a small amount of additional information about Hoosier in the Week 4 assignment, but all the information you need for this assignment is below. Use "if ...then" statements like "If Hoosier is a small, regional paper they could consider mergers or alliances with other newspapers in the Midwest." Or you can also "make up" additional information to support your analysis: "Hoosier is a small newspaper company with 3 papers covering the Gary and Bloomington markets." You work for a consulting firm whose primary objective is to help businesses improve their strategic operations. Your firm recently was hired by a newspaper company named Hoosier Media Inc. The client's print newspaper circulation and subscriptions have declined, resulting in 30% lower revenues over the last five years. Online ad revenues have increased but currently account for just 5% of the company's revenue. You have been tasked with providing a comprehensive internal and external analysis to help the firm improve its business operations. Analysis that includes the following: Identify economic, legal, and regulatory forces and trends. Critique how well the organization adapts to change. Discuss the primary internal organizational considerations. Discuss the primary external organization considerations. Identify the major issues and/or opportunities the company faces based on your analysis. Submit your assignment.
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