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,UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
October/November 2025
MAC4863
ENTERPRISE STRATEGY
100 Marks
Duration 3 Hours
EXAMINATION PANEL AS APPOINTED BY THE DEPARTMENT
Use of a non-programable pocket calculator is permissible.
Closed book examination.
The examination question paper remains the property of the University of South Africa and may not be
distributed beyond its intended use for this examination.
Students are expected to familiarise themselves with the online examination rules before they
commence with their examinations.
You are not allowed to copy from or consult any sources. This includes but is not limited to your study
material, notes, the internet/websites, and artificial intelligence tools. You are also not allowed to
consult any third parties during the examination.
THIS PAPER CONSISTS OF ELEVEN (11) PAGES IN TOTAL.
THIS IS NOT AN OPEN BOOK EXAM! YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO CONSULT OR COPY FROM ANY
SOURCES. THE USE OF AI IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED!
EXAM QUESTION PAPER - INSTRUCTIONS:
Please note:
1. This paper consists of THREE (3) questions, comprising 11 pages.
2. The Invigilator App is compulsory for this assessment/exam. (See page 2)
3. You are strongly advised to carefully read the required before attempting the questions concerned.
4. All questions must be answered.
5. All calculations must be shown in detail (marks are awarded for calculations).
6. Each question attempted, must commence on a new (separate) page.
7. Include (write/type) your student number in the document/answer file.
PROPOSED TIMETABLE FOR THIS EXAM:
CONTENTS
TIME
QUESTION TOPIC MARKS
Minutes
1 Multiple choice questions - Various 10 18
2 The strategy process, analysing the organisational
ecosystem and generating and making strategic 60 108
options.
3 Change management and making strategic options 30 54
TOTAL 100 180
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The Invigilator App
Please take note that the use of The Invigilator App is compulsory for this assessment/exam.
Please take note that The Invigilator App will request you take a picture of every page of your
answer sheet at the end of the assessment.
Please take note that this does NOT replace your formal answer file “scan and upload” to
your Learning Management System (myExams). You must upload your answer file to
myExams.
INSTRUCTIONS ON THE DAY OF ASSESSMENT:
• Ensure you are connected to the internet in order to log
into the Invigilator App and scan this QR code.
• If you encounter difficulty in scanning the QR code, you
can alternatively enter the Exam Access Code below the
QR code to start the invigilation.
• If you finish your assessment before the app timer has
run out you need to press the ‘Finish Assessment’
button and follow instructions before you exit or
minimise the app.
• Scan the QR code at the start time of the assessment,
unless otherwise specified by your institution, note that
you can only scan this QR code once.
• The Invigilator App may request you to take photos of
your examination script after the assessment. Please
follow the instructions on the app and take note that your
academic institution still requires you to submit your
script on the relevant portal.
• The QR code is only scannable for a limited time and it should therefore be scanned as soon
as possible to start the invigilation.
• Keep the Invigilator App open on your smartphone for the full duration of the assessment. You are
not allowed to minimise or leave the app during your assessment.
• You must adhere to the assessment time limit communicated to you by your institution. The timer
displayed in the Invigilator may vary depending on the start time of invigilation.
FURTHER GUIDANCE
• If you only have one device you may access your assessment in the application by pressing the
‘Access Browser’ button in the top right corner of your app.
• Once the QR code is scanned, ensure your media volume is turned up and place your smartphone
next to you.
• The Invigilator App will notify you with a notification beep when you are required to action a photo
request, which you should then perform as soon as possible.
• We recommend that you keep your smartphone on charge for the duration of the assessment.
• Ensure you are connected to the internet when commencing invigilation. You also need to be
connected to the internet at the end of the assessment in order to upload the app data.
• If your assessment has multiple online sections, tests or attempts, you should NOT finish the
invigilation until your entire assessment has been completed.
• Should you encounter any technical difficulty, please WhatsApp The Invigilator Helpdesk on
+27 (0)73 505 8273
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INSTRUCTIONS - ACCESS myEXAMS AND UPLOADING ANSWER FILES:
Follow these steps to access myExams and submit your take-home answer file.
Direct link to access the myExams portal (College of Accounting Sciences):
https://cas.myexams.unisa.ac.za/my/
Access the myExams portal and navigate to the module site and take-home assessment:
1. Go to the College of Accounting Sciences’ myExams portal
https://cas.myexams.unisa.ac.za/my/
2. Use your myUnisa email address and password to sign in.
3. Click on the myExams button in the header and select the module, MAC4863-25-EX10, for
which you need to complete the exam.
4. On the module’s exam page select the Take-Home assessment
MAC4863-Exam Oct/Nov 2025.
5. You can now review the assessment information and start.
Follow the steps below to complete and submit a Take-Home exam assessment:
1. Open the Take-Home assessment MAC4863-Exam Oct/Nov 2025.
2. Download the question paper and note any additional information provided, such as the
proctoring tool to be used.
Please take note that the use of The Invigilator App is compulsory for this exam. Failure to use
the application will result in your exam mark being retained.
3. Complete the Take-Home assessment in MS Word or on paper.
Note: MS Word documents need to be saved as PDF documents, and paper-based answers
must be scanned into a combined PDF document.
Note: Students must upload their answer scripts in a single PDF file.
4. When ready to submit, open the Take-Home assessment again and click on the Add
Submission button.
Note: You only get 10 minutes after the due time to submit your script on the Invigilator App
and 30 minutes on the myExams portal.
5. Note the file requirements such as:
a. File size limit.
b. Number of files that can be submitted.
c. File formats allowed.
6. Check the acknowledgement checkbox and upload your answers document and then click
on the Save changes button.
Remember that you are required to check/accept the submission statement.
The submission statement is the declaration of honesty, where you acknowledge that the
submission is your own work.
7. Review your submission information regarding the status and click on your submission file link
to check if it's correct.
8. If you need to resubmit a file, you can click on the Edit Submission button. Note: You will need
to delete any existing files.
NOTE: You must successfully submit your single PDF file before the submission cut-off time.
Please do not wait until the last minute to submit, instead, submit your file as soon as the
three (3) hours duration of the examination has passed. If you do not successfully submit
before the cut-off time you will be marked as absent from the examination.
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EXAM PACK
Recent exam questions and answers
Summarised study notes
Exam tips and guidelines
+27 81 278 3372
DISCLAIMER & TERMS OF USE
Educational Aid: These study notes are intended to be used as educational resources and should not be seen as a
replacement for individual research, critical analysis, or professional consultation. Students are encouraged to perform
their own research and seek advice from their instructors or academic advisors for specific assignment guidelines.
Personal Responsibility: While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information in
these study notes, the seller does not guarantee the completeness or correctness of all content. The buyer is
responsible for verifying the accuracy of the information and exercising their own judgment when applying it to their
assignments.
Academic Integrity: It is essential for students to maintain academic integrity and follow their institution's policies
regarding plagiarism, citation, and referencing. These study notes should be used as learning tools and sources of
inspiration. Any direct reproduction of the content without proper citation and acknowledgment may be considered
academic misconduct.
Limited Liability: The seller shall not be liable for any direct or indirect damages, losses, or consequences arising from
the use of these notes. This includes, but is not limited to, poor academic performance, penalties, or any other negative
consequences resulting from the application or misuse of the information provided.
,UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
October/November 2025
MAC4863
ENTERPRISE STRATEGY
100 Marks
Duration 3 Hours
EXAMINATION PANEL AS APPOINTED BY THE DEPARTMENT
Use of a non-programable pocket calculator is permissible.
Closed book examination.
The examination question paper remains the property of the University of South Africa and may not be
distributed beyond its intended use for this examination.
Students are expected to familiarise themselves with the online examination rules before they
commence with their examinations.
You are not allowed to copy from or consult any sources. This includes but is not limited to your study
material, notes, the internet/websites, and artificial intelligence tools. You are also not allowed to
consult any third parties during the examination.
THIS PAPER CONSISTS OF ELEVEN (11) PAGES IN TOTAL.
THIS IS NOT AN OPEN BOOK EXAM! YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO CONSULT OR COPY FROM ANY
SOURCES. THE USE OF AI IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED!
EXAM QUESTION PAPER - INSTRUCTIONS:
Please note:
1. This paper consists of THREE (3) questions, comprising 11 pages.
2. The Invigilator App is compulsory for this assessment/exam. (See page 2)
3. You are strongly advised to carefully read the required before attempting the questions concerned.
4. All questions must be answered.
5. All calculations must be shown in detail (marks are awarded for calculations).
6. Each question attempted, must commence on a new (separate) page.
7. Include (write/type) your student number in the document/answer file.
PROPOSED TIMETABLE FOR THIS EXAM:
CONTENTS
TIME
QUESTION TOPIC MARKS
Minutes
1 Multiple choice questions - Various 10 18
2 The strategy process, analysing the organisational
ecosystem and generating and making strategic 60 108
options.
3 Change management and making strategic options 30 54
TOTAL 100 180
[CONFIDENTIAL] [TURN OVER]
, MAC4863
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2025
The Invigilator App
Please take note that the use of The Invigilator App is compulsory for this assessment/exam.
Please take note that The Invigilator App will request you take a picture of every page of your
answer sheet at the end of the assessment.
Please take note that this does NOT replace your formal answer file “scan and upload” to
your Learning Management System (myExams). You must upload your answer file to
myExams.
INSTRUCTIONS ON THE DAY OF ASSESSMENT:
• Ensure you are connected to the internet in order to log
into the Invigilator App and scan this QR code.
• If you encounter difficulty in scanning the QR code, you
can alternatively enter the Exam Access Code below the
QR code to start the invigilation.
• If you finish your assessment before the app timer has
run out you need to press the ‘Finish Assessment’
button and follow instructions before you exit or
minimise the app.
• Scan the QR code at the start time of the assessment,
unless otherwise specified by your institution, note that
you can only scan this QR code once.
• The Invigilator App may request you to take photos of
your examination script after the assessment. Please
follow the instructions on the app and take note that your
academic institution still requires you to submit your
script on the relevant portal.
• The QR code is only scannable for a limited time and it should therefore be scanned as soon
as possible to start the invigilation.
• Keep the Invigilator App open on your smartphone for the full duration of the assessment. You are
not allowed to minimise or leave the app during your assessment.
• You must adhere to the assessment time limit communicated to you by your institution. The timer
displayed in the Invigilator may vary depending on the start time of invigilation.
FURTHER GUIDANCE
• If you only have one device you may access your assessment in the application by pressing the
‘Access Browser’ button in the top right corner of your app.
• Once the QR code is scanned, ensure your media volume is turned up and place your smartphone
next to you.
• The Invigilator App will notify you with a notification beep when you are required to action a photo
request, which you should then perform as soon as possible.
• We recommend that you keep your smartphone on charge for the duration of the assessment.
• Ensure you are connected to the internet when commencing invigilation. You also need to be
connected to the internet at the end of the assessment in order to upload the app data.
• If your assessment has multiple online sections, tests or attempts, you should NOT finish the
invigilation until your entire assessment has been completed.
• Should you encounter any technical difficulty, please WhatsApp The Invigilator Helpdesk on
+27 (0)73 505 8273
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, MAC4863
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2025
INSTRUCTIONS - ACCESS myEXAMS AND UPLOADING ANSWER FILES:
Follow these steps to access myExams and submit your take-home answer file.
Direct link to access the myExams portal (College of Accounting Sciences):
https://cas.myexams.unisa.ac.za/my/
Access the myExams portal and navigate to the module site and take-home assessment:
1. Go to the College of Accounting Sciences’ myExams portal
https://cas.myexams.unisa.ac.za/my/
2. Use your myUnisa email address and password to sign in.
3. Click on the myExams button in the header and select the module, MAC4863-25-EX10, for
which you need to complete the exam.
4. On the module’s exam page select the Take-Home assessment
MAC4863-Exam Oct/Nov 2025.
5. You can now review the assessment information and start.
Follow the steps below to complete and submit a Take-Home exam assessment:
1. Open the Take-Home assessment MAC4863-Exam Oct/Nov 2025.
2. Download the question paper and note any additional information provided, such as the
proctoring tool to be used.
Please take note that the use of The Invigilator App is compulsory for this exam. Failure to use
the application will result in your exam mark being retained.
3. Complete the Take-Home assessment in MS Word or on paper.
Note: MS Word documents need to be saved as PDF documents, and paper-based answers
must be scanned into a combined PDF document.
Note: Students must upload their answer scripts in a single PDF file.
4. When ready to submit, open the Take-Home assessment again and click on the Add
Submission button.
Note: You only get 10 minutes after the due time to submit your script on the Invigilator App
and 30 minutes on the myExams portal.
5. Note the file requirements such as:
a. File size limit.
b. Number of files that can be submitted.
c. File formats allowed.
6. Check the acknowledgement checkbox and upload your answers document and then click
on the Save changes button.
Remember that you are required to check/accept the submission statement.
The submission statement is the declaration of honesty, where you acknowledge that the
submission is your own work.
7. Review your submission information regarding the status and click on your submission file link
to check if it's correct.
8. If you need to resubmit a file, you can click on the Edit Submission button. Note: You will need
to delete any existing files.
NOTE: You must successfully submit your single PDF file before the submission cut-off time.
Please do not wait until the last minute to submit, instead, submit your file as soon as the
three (3) hours duration of the examination has passed. If you do not successfully submit
before the cut-off time you will be marked as absent from the examination.
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