WGU D263 TASK 1: STRATEGIC DECISION-MAKING |
ACCURATE AND WERIFIED | 2026 UPDATE
FRAMEWORK FOR STRATEGIC DECISION-MAKING
- D263
TASK 1: STRATEGIC DECISION-MAKING TRACEY ROBINSON
7/15/2026
, D263: TASK 1
A1
CustoMayD Designs focuses on conscious capitalism while reaching its desired business goals.
One of their most important opportunities is being close to customers by having a brick-and-
mortar store that allows customers to get the product from them and not wait for them to ship
it to them, incur more costs, and wait for their shoes. They represent conscious capitalism
because they reduce the need for products to be shipped, reducing the company's carbon
footprint. Another opportunity for the company to focus on conscious capitalism is using
recycled products and in-store recycled materials, which reduces cost to the customer since
there is less need for shipping products.
A2
The company faces two external threats: local competition from other shoe sales stores and
technology failure. The company's business model focuses on providing a unique product,
which can be a fantastic opportunity for sales, but without proper marketing, there may not be
enough product promotion for them to bring in consumers to help sustain sales and growth,
and for them to be successful. To mitigate this issue, they need a creative marketing plan
targeting their customer base and demographics.
The other threat they face is that they are also heavily dependent on technology, so any issues,
such as printing failures or improper software maintenance and updates, would shut down
production of their products. To mitigate this risk, they need to maintain the 3D printers
properly and ensure that they update software promptly, which may include new systems with
updated technology as it changes through the years.
B
Three Core Values:
1. Local Production
2. Affordable Products
3. Customized Shoe Experience
The company's mission and vision statement emphasize local production, making products
affordable, and customizing the shoes for consumers for comfort and convenience. By sourcing
ACCURATE AND WERIFIED | 2026 UPDATE
FRAMEWORK FOR STRATEGIC DECISION-MAKING
- D263
TASK 1: STRATEGIC DECISION-MAKING TRACEY ROBINSON
7/15/2026
, D263: TASK 1
A1
CustoMayD Designs focuses on conscious capitalism while reaching its desired business goals.
One of their most important opportunities is being close to customers by having a brick-and-
mortar store that allows customers to get the product from them and not wait for them to ship
it to them, incur more costs, and wait for their shoes. They represent conscious capitalism
because they reduce the need for products to be shipped, reducing the company's carbon
footprint. Another opportunity for the company to focus on conscious capitalism is using
recycled products and in-store recycled materials, which reduces cost to the customer since
there is less need for shipping products.
A2
The company faces two external threats: local competition from other shoe sales stores and
technology failure. The company's business model focuses on providing a unique product,
which can be a fantastic opportunity for sales, but without proper marketing, there may not be
enough product promotion for them to bring in consumers to help sustain sales and growth,
and for them to be successful. To mitigate this issue, they need a creative marketing plan
targeting their customer base and demographics.
The other threat they face is that they are also heavily dependent on technology, so any issues,
such as printing failures or improper software maintenance and updates, would shut down
production of their products. To mitigate this risk, they need to maintain the 3D printers
properly and ensure that they update software promptly, which may include new systems with
updated technology as it changes through the years.
B
Three Core Values:
1. Local Production
2. Affordable Products
3. Customized Shoe Experience
The company's mission and vision statement emphasize local production, making products
affordable, and customizing the shoes for consumers for comfort and convenience. By sourcing
