Mng4801 Assignment 1 (Complete Answers) 2026

Strategic Management - MNG4801 Assignment 1 2026; 100 % TRUSTED workings, Expert Solved, Explanations and Solutions. For assistance call or W.h.a.t.s.a.p.p us on ...(.+.2.5.4.7.7.9.5.4.0.1.3.2)........... Question 1: DECLARATION Insert the declaration template (Annexure B) here and complete it as part of your assignment. Failure to complete the declaration of your own work will result in a zero (0) mark for the entire assignment. Question 2: Review Topic lesson 2 and Topic Lesson 3 (on the module site) uploaded on the MNG4801 module site that discusses referencing, paraphrasing and plagiarism. Then answer the following multiple-choice questions on referencing, paraphrasing and plagiarism as part of Question 2 in your assignment 1. *Please note: Conventions regarding referencing style and guidelines pertaining to paraphrasing may differ between Institutions, Colleges, Departments and even modules. For MNG4801 it is important that you adhere to the CEMS Harvard referencing Guidelines (available on the myUnisa module site) AND review the additional Topic lessons we have provided on the module site to understand what is expected of you. Example on how to answer Question 2 in your assignment answer script 1 (a) 2 (b) 1. The act of collusion also constitutes plagiarism. Is this statement true or false? a. True b. False 2. When I paraphrase in my assignment or exam for MNG4801, I must not: 1. Change one or two words by using synonyms and reference it to make it my own. 2. Put quotation marks around the text and reference it. 3. Use only the idea from the text without referencing it. 4. Summarize the text in my own words and reference it. a. 2 3 4 b. 1 2 3 c. 4 3 2 d. 4 1 2 31 MNG4801/101/0/2026 3. What is the correct reference format for the book that is prescribed for MNG4801 according to the Harvard referencing style? a. Louw, Lynette and Venter, Peet. 2024. Strategic Management. Cape Town: Oxford University Press b. Louw, L. and Venter, P. (2024) Strategic Management: Towards sustainable strategies in South Africa. Cape Town: Oxford University Press c. Louw, L. and Venter, P. 2024. Strategic Management: Towards sustainable strategies in South Africa. Cape Town: Oxford University Press d. Strategic Management, L. Louw, & P. Venter, Cape Town: Oxford University Press 4. What is the correct reference format for a journal article according to the Harvard referencing style? a. Foss, N.J. 2020. Behavioral Strategy and the COVID-19 disruption. Journal of Management, 8 (46): . b. Nicolai J. Foss. 2020, 'Behavioral Strategy and the COVID-19 disruption', Journal of Management, 8 (46): . c. Foss, N.J. 2020, 'Behavioral Strategy and the COVID-19 disruption', Sustainability, Vol 8, no. 46: pages d. Foss, N.J. 2020. 'Behavioral Strategy and the COVID-19 disruption', Journal of Management, 8 (46): . 5. Which one is the correct in-text reference format according to the Harvard referencing style? a. According to Le Roux et al. (2016), sustainability should be embedded into the “organisation’s strategy fabric” and value creation process as it plays a vital part in ensuring the organisation’s future resilience and performance. b. According to Le Roux & Pretorius (2016:2) sustainability should be embedded into the “organisation’s strategy fabric” and value creation process as it plays a vital part in ensuring the organisation’s future resilience and performance. c. According to Le Roux and Pretorius (2016:2), sustainability should be embedded into the “organisation’s strategy fabric” and value creation process as it plays a vital part in ensuring the organisation’s future resilience and performance. 6. What is the correct reference format for an internet source according the Harvard referencing style? a. Weida, S & Stolley, K. 2013. Developing strong thesis statements. [Online] Available from: 2015]. b. Weida, S & Stolley, K. 2013. Developing strong thesis statements. [Online] Available from: c. Weida, S & Stolley, K. 2013. 32 d. Weida, S & Stolley, K. 2013. Developing strong thesis statements. Available from: 7. Which statement about in-text referencing is incorrect? a. If it is not my original idea, then I need to reference. b. I need to reference every time I paraphrase a sentence. c. If you have written a whole paragraph of 4-5 sentences, using information from a specific source, and have only in-text referenced once, then you have committed plagiarism. d. I only need to in-text reference once at the end of a paragraph to acknowledge where the source comes from. 8. Which of the following are examples of plagiarism? a. Paraphrasing text and including citations that are not the correct citations for the information provided. b. Resubmitting previously submitted work without referencing. c. Copying and pasting text without referencing the source. d. All of the above. 9. Which one of the following statements about the list of references is correct? a. The list of references should be in alphabetical order. b. References should be in the Harvard referencing style. c. Each in-text reference should appear in your list of references. d. All of the above 10. When is it acceptable to use inverted commas in your assignments/exams for MNG4801? 1. When using a short excerpt directly from the case study 2. When a phrase or sentence (no longer than 3-4 words) is so specific that it cannot be put into your own words. 3. When emphasizing a certain word or short phrase (no longer than 3-4 words). 4. When I copy and paste content and reference it. a. 1 2 3 b. 1 3 4 c. 4 3 1 d. 4 2 1 [10 marks] [End of MCQ section. Question 3 begins on the next page.] 33 MNG4801/101/0/2026 Question 3: Critically evaluate how complexity theory (Louw & Venter, 2024:14) can be applied to understand the strategic direction of Bean There Coffee Company. Using theory on the four perspectives of the balanced scorecard as a strategic management tool (Louw & Venter, 2024:95), advise the organization how they can navigate and leverage this complexity to sustain a competitive advantage. Incorporate appropriate theory and examples from the case study. Your answer should be 1 page