, MNG4801 ASSIGNMENT 3 2026
DUE DATE: 2026
Introduction
Strategic management is concerned with the formulation, implementation and evaluation of
cross-functional decisions that enable an organisation to achieve its long-term objectives in a
dynamic and competitive environment (Louw & Venter, 2024). This assignment critically
examines key strategic management concepts through the analysis of selected South African
case studies. It explores corporate-level growth strategies with reference to Takealot,
evaluates the internationalisation approach and dynamic capabilities of The Clicks Group,
assesses the strategic leadership of Ian Fuhr at the Sorbet Group, and identifies the strategic
risks facing Clicks together with appropriate risk management responses. The final section
offers a personal reflection on the relationship between strategic management theory and its
practical application. Collectively, these discussions demonstrate how organisations use
strategy to create and sustain competitive advantage in complex business environments.
Question 1:
Annexure C – Declaration
Question 2
Corporate-level growth strategies evident in the case study
Corporate-level strategies determine the overall scope and direction of an organisation,
including the industries and markets in which it competes and how resources are allocated
for long-term growth (Louw & Venter, 2024). Growth strategies are pursued when a firm
seeks to expand its size, market share or scope of activities. Drawing on Ansoff’s product-
DUE DATE: 2026
Introduction
Strategic management is concerned with the formulation, implementation and evaluation of
cross-functional decisions that enable an organisation to achieve its long-term objectives in a
dynamic and competitive environment (Louw & Venter, 2024). This assignment critically
examines key strategic management concepts through the analysis of selected South African
case studies. It explores corporate-level growth strategies with reference to Takealot,
evaluates the internationalisation approach and dynamic capabilities of The Clicks Group,
assesses the strategic leadership of Ian Fuhr at the Sorbet Group, and identifies the strategic
risks facing Clicks together with appropriate risk management responses. The final section
offers a personal reflection on the relationship between strategic management theory and its
practical application. Collectively, these discussions demonstrate how organisations use
strategy to create and sustain competitive advantage in complex business environments.
Question 1:
Annexure C – Declaration
Question 2
Corporate-level growth strategies evident in the case study
Corporate-level strategies determine the overall scope and direction of an organisation,
including the industries and markets in which it competes and how resources are allocated
for long-term growth (Louw & Venter, 2024). Growth strategies are pursued when a firm
seeks to expand its size, market share or scope of activities. Drawing on Ansoff’s product-
