MNG3701
ASSIGNMENT 01
DUE 30 MARCH
2026
MANDATORY ASSIGNMENT 01 FOR SEMESTER 1 2026
1. Vodacom’s vision is to be “To be the leading technology-communications company in
Africa”. Evaluate the vision statement above to determine whether it meets the
requirements of a good vision statement.
Hint: When evaluating the vision statement, use a table with the following column headings:
characteristics, yes/no, reason(s).
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, MNG3701
DUE 30 MARCH 2026
MANDATORY ASSIGNMENT 01 FOR SEMESTER 1 2026
1. Vodacom’s vision is to be “To be the leading technology-
communications company in Africa”. Evaluate the vision statement
above to determine whether it meets the requirements of a good
vision statement.
Hint: When evaluating the vision statement, use a table with the
following column headings: characteristics, yes/no, reason(s).
Characteristics of a Yes / No Reason
good vision statement
Clear and simple Yes The vision is short and easy to
understand. It clearly says Vodacom
wants to be the leading technology
and communications company in
Africa (Vodacom Integrated Report,
2025).
Future-oriented Yes The words “to be” show that the
company is focusing on the future
and where it wants to go (Vodacom
Integrated Report, 2025).
Inspiring and Yes The vision motivates employees and
motivating stakeholders because it aims for
leadership in Africa and improving
digital inclusion and connectivity
(Vodacom Integrated Report, 2025).
Focused on purpose Yes The report shows Vodacom’s