Project example question 2021

PROJECT TASK

Identify an existing organisation in an industry of your choice. The organisation can be either a profit or non-profit seeking organisation. If it is necessary, you may use a fictitious name for the organisation however, do note that whatever information you use for your project is for assessment purposes only and will not be shared with third parties. If possible, select an organisation that you are familiar with and where information can be made available to you as per the requirements of your project. Please note that you are expected to fully base your answers on the chosen entity.

Using the chosen organisation as the basis for your project, attempt the following questions:

Format of the project:

Introduction

1.1 Give a background of the chosen organisation. This should include information such as: -

a) Company description (constituents and services offered) and brief history

b) Leadership

c) Parent company or subsidiary information d) Branches/locations

e) Operational highlights number of employees, goals and accomplishments

(NB! The company, its history, leadership, subsidiary information, its footprint and operational highlights with adequate context of the chosen entity.)

1.2 Generally, strategic management process consists of at least eight logical steps. Critically evaluate how this process is conducted in your chosen organisation. Please note that you do not need to perform the actual analysis of the situation focus your answer on the handling of the process as a whole. (NB! The strategic management process must be well understood and evaluated in the chosen entity. The answer must demonstrate a clear understanding of how the strategic management process unfolds in an organization and the ability to identify possible improvements. )

1.3 Perform a detailed value chain analysis and resource based view of your chosen organisation. What are the strategic management implications? (NB! Demonstrate an understanding of the value chain analysis used to analyse the situation on prevailing in the chosen organisation, and the ability to identify problems during the analysis.)

1.4 With reference to your chosen organisation, discuss the importance of continuously assessing the external environment. (NB! Comprehensive understanding of the importance of analysing the external e n v i r o n m e n t i n t h e s t r a t e g i c management process. An integration of the theory with the situation prevailing at t h e c h o s e n o r g a n i s a t i o n.)

1.5 Consider what the literature says about the importance of a strategic leader. Briefly evaluate the leader of your chosen organisation based on this criterion. (NB! Clear articulation of the role and importance of strategic leaders. A detailed evaluation of a specific leader in the chosen organization should be performed.)

Conclusion