BackgroundThe strategy approach in strategic management directs the firm towards being a lot more innovative, flexible and provides direction about the route organizations should follow in pursuit of their objectives. According to (Venter, 2014), students always complain about the way strategy is taught which is different from the way it actually is in their organization. Nevertheless, businesses today have been hit by the effects of globaliza...
Questions to considerInstructions: This case study assignment is an interesting and thought-provoking look into workplace culture and group dynamics that highlights challenges in management. The present course “Management Strategy” of course involves the discussion of strategy, which can be thought of as a “thousand-foot view” of management processes. Specifically, management strategy discusses management plans an...
Task1. As part of the formal assessment for the programme you are required to submit a Managing Knowledge report. Please refer to your Student Handbook for full details of the programme assessment scheme and general information on preparing and submitting assignments. After completing the module, you should be able to: 1. Evaluate the key concepts and frameworks of knowledge and knowledge management. 2. Demonstrate the i...
Defining the Problem StatementThe CIO Dilemma Identifying the broad problem area Sara Foster is the Information Technology Director of a medium-sized firm. She observes that the newly installed Management Information System (MIS) is not being used by middle managers as much as was originally expected. Some middle managers have occasionally approached the helpdesk or some other expert for help, whereas oth-ers make decisions without fac...
Strategic AuditIndividual-written essay (online assessment) of a strategic change plan For an organisation of your choice, you should formulate a strategic change plan either for the operations of an existing international business or for organisation intending to internationalise. The strategic change plan should be based on a detailed strategic audit and evaluation of strategic option(s). Strong rationale should be provided for the cho...
Instructions for assessmentYou are asked to produce a report, which consists of three activities: Section 1. Please provide a detailed critique of at least two well-used research methodologies. Section 2. Please construct a research instrument that could be used to collect data in your capstone project. You will not be collecting any data – just designing the tool. Section 3. Please reflect upon the audience and critical aspec...
Business plan summaryAssignment 2 Short Business PlanDue: As per schedule Value: 35% of overall mark Word limit: 2000 words (plus appendices and reference list). You are starting up a freelance or consulting business and are applying for start-up funding through a private investment firm. They have asked for you to provide a short business plan for the initial 12 month period as part of the application process. You are required...
Individual Coursework DetailsThe first piece of coursework requires that you do the following: Evaluate the customer journey of any two similar retail e-businesses (UK or Global) Compare and contrast the features and processes of your chosen retail e-business websites that make each less or more effective, and Propose a new e-business that would sell at least one product or service and would incorporate the best features identified in the...
Time Periods of Organizational DevelopmentApproaches To Change Prompt: Review Table 9.1 (Palmer, Dunford, Buchanan, 2017). Select one of the five listed time periods and describe this time period of organizational development in relation to your chosen company (course project). Articulate how the company would thrive (or not) through the lens of the corresponding developers. Lastly, include a paragraph of how the company in your chosen time ...
Module DescriptionThis module is designed to help students understand and evaluate various aspects of Strategic Management in a global context. The module explores theories, models and frameworks to provide insight on how an organization’s life cycle evolves through various stages to achieve excellence. The module helps students to evaluate the relationship between organizational strategies, performance and stakeholder expectations. 1...
Required ComponentsFinal Project: Sticklers of the World Unite! (10%)Proofreading and being able to spot errors are important skills that everyone needs to practice. Â This assignment is designed to encourage you to take the grammar and punctuation rules you learn in class and apply them to the world around you. Required Components: 1. You are required to contribute a minimum of four (4) examples of an instance where someone neglec...
Identifying a Research Concern and ObjectivesThe learning objective of this course is to develop complete understanding of research methods and apply the learning in real world problems. Hence the assignment involves developing a detailed research proposal related to an area of student's interest. Based on the given instructions, formulate a research proposal of about 3000 words.Total marks for the research report is 90.1. The field of Human R...
As part of the formal assessment for the programme you are required to submit a Developing Academic Skills assignment. Please refer to your Student Handbook for full details of the programme assessment scheme and general information on preparing and submitting assignments. After completing the module, you should be able to: Identify and explain the key resources available to facilitate own learning and study and reflect on the development of ...
You are required to develop a digital business consultancy report for an organisation. The consultancy report should focus on analysing and providing insights into the organisation’s Website and Customer Relationship management (CRM) strategies online. Firstly, you are to select a company which is present online, or a list of companies will be given you by the tutor, from which you can select a company. Secondly, using the assessment 2 ...
Structure of submissionYou will systematically compare and contrast the two chosen companies with regards opportunities for developing corporate social responsibility initiatives and social and environmental innovations that can help to enhance their organisational success. Your strategic report should focus on two specific large global companies from the same sector/industry that have international operations. The report should address thr...