MNG3701 Assignment
1 (COMPLETE
ANSWERS) Semester
1 2026 - DUE March
2026;
Kenneth Githaiga
, MNG3701 Assignment 1 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 1 2026 - DUE
March 2026; Conduct an internet search and access Vodacom’s financial
year ended 31 March 2025 (FY2025). Read the report and answer the
questions that follow in an essay format of a maximum of 10 pages (Arial 12
font). 1. Start the essay with an introduction. 2. Each question should be
answered in a separate paragraph with a clear heading/sub-heading. 3.
When answering question 4, begin with a theoretical overview based on the
prescribed material and additional resources and then apply the theory to
the case study. 4. Use at least 3 in-text citations to acknowledge your
sources and include a full list of references. 5. End your essay with a
conclusion. 6. Plagiarism is a violation of academic integrity and students
who plagiarise, copy from published work or use Artificial Intelligence
Software (eg ChatGPT) or online sources (eg course material) will be in
violation of the Policy on Academic Integrity and the Student Disciplinary
Code. In such instances, you will get no marks (0). 7. Handwritten and
scanned scripts will NOT be marked. 8. DO NOT INCLUDE THE QUESTIONS IN
YOUR ANSWER SHEET. Read the case study below and answer all the
questions that follow. MNG3701/101/3/2026 Introduction to Vodacom Limited
Vodacom is a South African founded telecommunication organisation and
has since grown to international markets such as Australia, China, the UK
and the USA. The company has grown from being a traditional health insurer
in 1992 into a global leader in wellness and telecommunication. Health
insurance, wellness, life insurance, wellness initiatives, investments and
banking are among Vodacom Bank’s offerings. A core feature of the
company’s value proposition is the Vitality Programme, which rewards
customers for leading healthy lifestyles (Vodacom Limited, 2023). Adapting
to the Fourth Industrial Revolution Vodacom Limited is shaped by its vision
which is “to be the best insurance organisation in the world that enhances
and protects people’s lives” and its mission is to “make people healthier and
to enhance and protect their lives”. This vision is supported by Vodacom’s
Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) and Digital strategy, which is integrated at
all levels of its business model. Vodacom Bank is fully digitalised and there
are no physical branches. The Vitality drive links telematics in vehicles with
health insurance rewards. Moreover, the AI-powered Vodacom app tracks
sleep, steps, gym visits, medical claims and personalised engagements.
Through AI and data analytics, Vodacom is able to provide real-time and
personalised interventions that encourage healthy behaviours and reduce
long-term risk. Sustainable management Vodacom is an advocate for
responsible competitiveness, which means gaining market advantage
without compromising ethical and environmental standards. Stakeholder
engagement is rooted in mutual value creation by improving lives while
ensuring business sustainability. Vodacom always aims to be sustainable in
their operations by constantly reporting on their financial performance,
addressing chronic disease prevention and wellness in the workplace.
Vodacom provides products such as “Vitality Green Miles” to encourage their
members to reduce their carbon footprint, encouraging healthier and
1 (COMPLETE
ANSWERS) Semester
1 2026 - DUE March
2026;
Kenneth Githaiga
, MNG3701 Assignment 1 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 1 2026 - DUE
March 2026; Conduct an internet search and access Vodacom’s financial
year ended 31 March 2025 (FY2025). Read the report and answer the
questions that follow in an essay format of a maximum of 10 pages (Arial 12
font). 1. Start the essay with an introduction. 2. Each question should be
answered in a separate paragraph with a clear heading/sub-heading. 3.
When answering question 4, begin with a theoretical overview based on the
prescribed material and additional resources and then apply the theory to
the case study. 4. Use at least 3 in-text citations to acknowledge your
sources and include a full list of references. 5. End your essay with a
conclusion. 6. Plagiarism is a violation of academic integrity and students
who plagiarise, copy from published work or use Artificial Intelligence
Software (eg ChatGPT) or online sources (eg course material) will be in
violation of the Policy on Academic Integrity and the Student Disciplinary
Code. In such instances, you will get no marks (0). 7. Handwritten and
scanned scripts will NOT be marked. 8. DO NOT INCLUDE THE QUESTIONS IN
YOUR ANSWER SHEET. Read the case study below and answer all the
questions that follow. MNG3701/101/3/2026 Introduction to Vodacom Limited
Vodacom is a South African founded telecommunication organisation and
has since grown to international markets such as Australia, China, the UK
and the USA. The company has grown from being a traditional health insurer
in 1992 into a global leader in wellness and telecommunication. Health
insurance, wellness, life insurance, wellness initiatives, investments and
banking are among Vodacom Bank’s offerings. A core feature of the
company’s value proposition is the Vitality Programme, which rewards
customers for leading healthy lifestyles (Vodacom Limited, 2023). Adapting
to the Fourth Industrial Revolution Vodacom Limited is shaped by its vision
which is “to be the best insurance organisation in the world that enhances
and protects people’s lives” and its mission is to “make people healthier and
to enhance and protect their lives”. This vision is supported by Vodacom’s
Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) and Digital strategy, which is integrated at
all levels of its business model. Vodacom Bank is fully digitalised and there
are no physical branches. The Vitality drive links telematics in vehicles with
health insurance rewards. Moreover, the AI-powered Vodacom app tracks
sleep, steps, gym visits, medical claims and personalised engagements.
Through AI and data analytics, Vodacom is able to provide real-time and
personalised interventions that encourage healthy behaviours and reduce
long-term risk. Sustainable management Vodacom is an advocate for
responsible competitiveness, which means gaining market advantage
without compromising ethical and environmental standards. Stakeholder
engagement is rooted in mutual value creation by improving lives while
ensuring business sustainability. Vodacom always aims to be sustainable in
their operations by constantly reporting on their financial performance,
addressing chronic disease prevention and wellness in the workplace.
Vodacom provides products such as “Vitality Green Miles” to encourage their
members to reduce their carbon footprint, encouraging healthier and
