Question $1$:

$[26$ Marks$]$

$1\mathrm{.}1.$ Consider MTN Group, a key player in South Africa's telecommunications sector. As the company strives for growth and efficiency, understanding the synergy between strategic and operational plans is vital.

Required:

Compare the strategic plans and operational plans of MTN Group, a prominent South African telecommunications company.

$(4$ marks$)$

$1\mathrm{.}2.$ You have successfully navigated a job interview for a management role at an emerging tech firm. Unexpectedly, the CEO, known for innovative thinking, asks you: "Why is workplace diversity important within an ever$-$changing business environment?"

Required:

Drawing from your textbook knowledge, provide a response to address the CEO's question by explaining the four $(4)$ key benefits of workplace diversity.

$)=(8$ marks

$1\mathrm{.}3.$ In the dynamic world of business management, where creativity meets strategy and teamwork drives success, leaders use different management styles to overcome challenges.

Given this context, you are required to consider the scenarios below and identify and explain the management style depicted in each case.

$)=(6$ marks