assignment is linked to the PDBA themes.

mark allocation:

The marking guide for the presentations is attached below $($This should give a guide in terms of grading $-$ to be adjusted as per questions$).$

Criterion

Mark Allocation

Use$/$application of relevant frameworks from the textbook and other academic sources

$40$

Ability to analyse, think critically, synthesise ideas and reach sound conclusions and form rational opinions

$30$

Originality and creativity in terms of how the report is structured

$20$

APA Referencing $($in$-$text and reference list$),$ where applicable

$10$

TOTAL

$100$

FuSyndicate Assignment $(30\%)$

The syndicate assignment is linked to the PDBA themes and the intended learning outcomes of each of the sessions.

Purpose: To work as a group on a strategic challenge set by the class facilitator.

Requirement: Each syndicate is required to prepare a Microsoft Word report $($Times New Roman, $11$pt font with $1\mathrm{.}5.$ line spacing$),$ based on the assignment brief. The recommended length of the report is $<=15$ pages $($including cover, contents page and reference list$).$ This can be $+/-10\%($i$.$e$.14-16$ pages$),$ and there won't be exceptions to the page limit$.$

Due date: $31$st July $2024$

Penalty for non$-$participation in each class: Syndicates will get a zero mark if team members are absent without having excused themselves or if the syndicate cannot present on the date that they are scheduled to present.

Mark allocation:

The marking guide for the syndicate presentations is attached below $($This should give a guide in terms of grading $-$ to be adjusted as per questions$).$

Criterion

Mark Allocation

Use$/$application of relevant frameworks from the textbook and other academic sources

$40$

Ability to analyse, think critically, synthesise ideas and reach sound conclusions and form rational opinions

$30$

Originality and creativity in terms of how the report is structured

$20$

APA Referencing $($in$-$text and reference list$),$ where applicable

$10$

TOTAL

$100$

Full Syndiate Assignment Brief:

The syndicate assignment simulates the process of Strategic Management in a practical situation.

All syndicates will submit their assignment on the $31$st July, $2024.$

Each syndicate is to choose an organisation that is located in South Africa, in the educational, banking, mining or entertainment sector, at the beginning of the module in Session $1.$ This organisation will be used throughout this syndicate assignment.

Please answer ALL the questions based on the information you have gathered on your chosen organisation.

Using the appropriate strategy frameworks to graphically represent your answer and support your arguments:

Carry out a macro$-$environment analysis of South Africa, clearly articulating the opportunities and threats related to the sector in which the organisation of your choice operates $(25)$

Carry out an industry analysis of the industry in which the organisation of your choice operates. How attractive or unattractive is this industry at the time of the case$/$analysis$?(25)$

Evaluate the business strategy and corporate strategy of your chosen organization. How do these strategies align with the opportunities and threats identified in your macro$-$environment and industry analyses? $(25)$

Critically assess the effll Syndicate Assignment Brief

The syndicate assignment simulates the process of Strategic Management in a practical situation.

All syndicates will submit their assignment on the $31$st July, $2024.$

Each syndicate is to choose an organisation that is located in South Africa, in the educational, banking, mining or entertainment sector, at the beginning of the module in Session $1.$ This organisation will be used throughout this syndicate assignment.

Please answer ALL the questions based on the information you have gathered on your chosen organisation.

Using the appropriate strategy frameworks to graphically represent your answer and support your arguments:

Carry out a macro$-$environment analysis of South Africa, clearly articulating the opportunities and threats related to the sector in which the organisation of your choice operates $(25)$

Carry out an industry analysis of the industry in which the organisation of your choice operates. How attractive or unattractive is this industry at the time of the case$/$analysis$?(25)$

Evaluate the business strategy and corporate strategy of your chosen organization. How do these strategies align with the opportunities and threats identified in your macro$-$environment and industry analyses? $(25)$

Critically assess the effectiveness of your chosen organization's existing strategies using a suitable evaluation tool. Discuss how the organization$$s leadership has approached strategy development and led change to adapt to internal and external pressures. $(25$