Task 1 a) Critically analyse the term strategic position. How does analyzing the organization's internal and external environments help determine the strategic position of an organisation? b) Discuss how strategic capabilities and competitive advantage(s) contribute to achieve sustainable growth?

Task 2 Provide a critical review of the following two statements: a) "Strategy is link between the firm and its external environment" [10 marks] b) Organizations often fail in implementing change management programs due to internal resistance, i.e., resistance from existing employees and leaders. The key to achieve success in change management programs is to address the human issues and the cultural landscape within the organization."

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Task 3 The strategic purpose of an organization consists of its governing structure, stakeholder expectations, social responsibility and ethics. a) Critically discuss each of the above elements.

b) Critically review the statement "Managers often consider social responsibility and ethics as a cost". This is an unproductive attitude but the managers who have a long-term view of the organization consider ethics and social responsibility as instruments of sustainable growth."

Task 4 a) Critically evaluate how good organizational leadership addresses the issue of: organization culture.

b) Globalization often promotes foreign investment, acquisitions and mergers. Discuss the main motives for acquisitions and mergers using relevant examples. What are the organization culture related issues that emerge and how do you propose resolving these issues?