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Task 1
The strategic trajectories that the company has followed in the past and the way in which strategic thinking is developed within the company. (10 marks)
Task 2
A detailed analysis of the industry in which the company is operating including:
- PESTLE analysis
- an identification and critical discussion of the competitive advantage of its direct competitors
- the probable industry scenarios facing the company
- the impact of globalisation and innovation on the company (20 marks)
Task 3
A fully justified internal analysis with regard to:
- the relationship between their current strategy and history
- whether their espoused mission and vision statements are consistent with the demands of the market..
- and the company’s strategic capabilities (20 marks)
Task 4
Drawing on strategic choice models, identify and discuss the possible strategy routes that the company could follow to defend its core business and strengthen its competitive position. (30 marks)
Task 5
In the light of your discussion in tasks 1-4 analyse and evaluate the resource implications of your recommendations and the management of change the company has to address. (10 marks)
10 marks for presentation (Total: 100 marks)
You may use appendices. These do not affect the word count
SECTION 4 : Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes tested:
Task 1
ü Critically analyse a case situation in terms of strategic issues and make justified recommendations
Task 2
ü Demonstrate, understand and critically explain the importance of integrational thinking in their understanding of strategy and its formation and development in complex organisations
Task 3
ü Evaluate and develop the ability to identify strategic issues and design appropriate courses of action
Identify and explain the importance of how the synthesise of knowledge gained from other business modules may be brought together into a comprehensive understanding of the concepts underpinning competitive advantage.
ü Understand and be able to critically analyse the strategic position and the interrelated functions of Production and Operations Management (POM) in organisations
Section 5: Marking Scheme
Task 1
Understanding of the types of strategy in relation to schools
of strategy and strategy concepts (10 marks)
Task 2
Use of relevant models and concepts exploring competitive drivers and
impact on the competitive position of the company (20 marks)
Task 3
Use of relevant internal analysis tools to draw appropriate conclusions
Task 4
Exploration of strategic choice models to sustain company’s competitive position (30 marks)
Task 5
Resource implications of the selected strategy
Use of academic concepts and models to demonstrate
relationship among key resource areas: HR,
operations, finance, technology
Critical analysis and application of change management (10 marks)
models
Overall Presentation, referencing, and visual aids (10 marks)
Total: (100 marks)/value=100 %
General Guidelines
The submission of your work assessment should be organized and clearly structured in a report format.
Maximum word length allowed is 4000 words, excluding words in charts & tables and in the appendixes section of your assignment.
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