ECTION B $[60$ MARKS$]$

Answer ANY THREE $(3)$ questions in this section.

QUESTION $3(20$ Marks$)$

Assume you are the head of a large supermarket chain in South Africa. You are currently at the end of your strategic

planning period and taking stock of what has transpired during that period. Using examples, reflect upon criteria you will

utilise to evaluate your supermarket chain$$s strategy.

QUESTION $4(20$ Marks$)$

The value chain analysis serves as a strategic tool to identify and evaluate the activities that create value within an

organisation, helping to pinpoint competitive advantages and manage costs effectively. By examining each segment,

companies can enhance customer value, improve processes, and align activities with overall strategic goals. It informs

resource allocation, benchmarking against competitors, and fosters innovation in products, services, or processes.

Additionally, it strengthens supplier and partner relationships and provides deeper customer insights, ultimately leading to

more informed decision$-$making and a stronger competitive position.

With this context in mind and using an organisation of your choice as the basis for your answer, demonstrate the utility of

the value chain analysis framework as a tool for internal situation analysis.

QUESTION $5(20$ Marks$)$

Imagine you are the strategic manager for a mid$-$sized tech company based in South Africa that specialises in developing

innovative software solutions for the healthcare industry. The company has been experiencing steady growth but faces

increasing competition, both from established international players and new local entrants. Additionally, there are significant

advancements in technology, changing regulations, and economic challenges specific to the South African market that

could impact the industry landscape.

Using Porter$$s Five Forces framework, analyse the competitive environment of your company in the South African

healthcare software industry.

QUESTION $6(20$ Marks$)$

You are a strategy consultant who has recently been engaged by a tertiary institution which is on the verge of rolling out a

new, innovative and disruptive strategy. Practically advise the institution on the factors they should put in place to ensure

that their new strategy is implemented successfully.