Assessment assignment involves completing an analysis of the relevant external environment for case study organisation (Links to an external site.) and writing a BUSINESS REPORT about it. ** BUSINESS REPORT should include the following:
- A description of the relevant background and history of our case study organisation (Links to an external site.)
- Conduct a macro-environment analysis for the operating environment within which the organisation operates.
- Identify any resources and competences that represent key success factors (KSF) for organisations operating in this industry and how and why these KSF are likely to provide sustainable competitive advantage. 4. Undertake an industry/sector/market analysis. Assessment assignment linked to the following Course Learning Outcomes: ‘
1. Identify and describe the key components of the strategic management process and how it can be applied in organisations.
2. Assess and judge strategic inputs, including the external and internal environment, strategic mission and strategic intent.
3. Apply selected theory and strategy frameworks to analyse practical strategy related issues in organisational contexts. This assignment is designed to enable assessment of your knowledge, skills and abilities across 3 dimensions: ‘
- Your ability to learn and understand the strategic management theory and concepts contained within the course. This may include other theories and concepts not specifically covered in the course that you discover through your reading of the (strategic) management literature.
- Your ability to critically evaluate theory and to understand the implications of applying the theory.
- Your ability to apply the theory in an appropriate or creative manner.
