MNG3702/101/3/2021
Tutorial Letter 101/3/2021
Strategy Implementation and Control
MNG3702
Semesters1 and 2
Department of Business Management
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please register on myUnisa, activate your myLife e-mail address and
make sure that you have regular access to the myUnisa module
website, MNG3702-2021-S1/S2.
Note: This is an online module and therefore it is available on myUnisa. However, in order to
support you in your learning process, you will also receive study material in printed format.
BARCODE
, CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................... 3
2 PURPOSE OF AND OUTCOMES FOR THE MODULE MNG3702 ............................................. 4
2.1 Purpose of the module MNG3702 ................................................................................................. 4
2.2 Specific outcomes of the module MNG3702 ................................................................................. 5
3 LECTURERS AND CONTACT DETAILS ..................................................................................... 5
3.1 Lecturers....................................................................................................................................... 5
3.2 Department ................................................................................................................................... 6
3.3 University ...................................................................................................................................... 6
4 MODULE-RELATED RESOURCES ............................................................................................. 6
4.1 Prescribed book ............................................................................................................................ 6
4.2 Library services and resources information ................................................................................... 7
5 STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE MODULE ............................................................... 8
6 MODULE-SPECIFIC APPROACH ............................................................................................... 8
6.1 Blended approach ......................................................................................................................... 8
7 ASSESSMENT ............................................................................................................................. 9
7.1 Assessment plan .......................................................................................................................... 9
7.2 Unique assignment numbers and due dates ............................................................................... 10
7.3 Submission of assignments ........................................................................................................ 10
7.4 Plagiarism ................................................................................................................................... 11
7.5 Assignments ............................................................................................................................... 11
8 OTHER ASSESSMENT METHODS ........................................................................................... 11
9 EXAMINATION ........................................................................................................................... 12
9.1 Format of the examination .......................................................................................................... 12
9.2 Alternative assessment to assist students who qualify for final year concession ......................... 12
10 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ........................................................................................ 12
11 CONCLUSION............................................................................................................................ 12
ANNEXURE A: COMPULSORY ASSIGNMENT 01 FOR 2021 – SEMESTER 1 ................................... 13
ANNEXURE B: COMPULSORY ASSIGNMENT 01 FOR 2021 – SEMESTER 2 ................................... 22
ANNEXURE C: SELF-ASSESSMENT ASSIGNMENT FOR 2021– SEMESTERS 1 AND 2 .................. 27
ANNEXURE D: COMPULSORY ASSIGNMENT 02 FOR 2021 – SEMESTER 1 ................................... 33
ANNEXURE E: COMPULSORY ASSIGNMENT 02 FOR 2021 – SEMESTER 2 ................................... 39
Please note:
Strategic Implementation and Control is a semester module, not a year module, and so you will be enrolled for either
Semester 1 or Semester 2. Kindly ensure that you complete the correct assignments for the semester for which you
have enrolled.
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, MNG3702/101
1 INTRODUCTION
Dear Strategist
Welcome to the module MNG3702 entitled Strategy Implementation and Control. In the MNG3701 module
(Strategy Planning), you covered the strategic planning part of the strategic management process. This
module covers those aspects of strategic management that deal with translating strategy (strategic
planning) into action.
VERY IMPORTANT!
In 2020, the syllabus, study guide and prescribed book for this module have changed. Please
note that, from 2020, the new syllabus and study guide are based on the new prescribed book.
The assignments and examination paper for this year (2021) are also be based on the new
material.
The examination papers prior to 2020 that are available on myUnisa are based on the previous
study guide and prescribed book. Although we will follow the same format as in the past, the
past examination papers are no longer relevant.
In terms of the MNG3702 module content, you will be introduced to the challenges faced by organisations
in operationalising their strategies to ensure that they survive and grow in volatile and increasingly
competitive business environments. You will also be introduced to the case method of assessment in the
formative assessments (Assignments 01 and 02), which will align more closely to the summative
assessment (examination).
When you register, you will receive an inventory letter containing information about your study material.
Also see the booklet entitled Studies @ Unisa. The following study material should also be included in
your study package:
Tutorial Letter 101 MNG3702/3/2021 (this tutorial letter)
Tutorial Letter 301 MNALLEQ/4/2021
Please note: Some of this study material may not have been available when you registered. Study material
that was not available when you registered will be posted to you as soon as possible, but is also available
on myUnisa.
This tutorial letter contains important information about the schedule of work, resources and assignments
for this module. It will also help you with your examination preparation.
Regarding the assignments, this tutorial letter contains the relevant assessment, instructions on how to
complete and submit the assignments, and the assignments themselves (see Annexures B to E). Please
note that this tutorial letter contains the assignments for both semesters 1 and 2. Make sure you complete
the correct assignments for your semester.
Regarding resources, this tutorial letter provides essential information about the prescribed textbook, the
study material and other resources, and how to obtain them. Please study this information carefully and
be sure to obtain a copy of the prescribed textbook as soon as possible.
Before contacting the university, please read through all of your tutorial letters carefully, as they contain
important and sometimes, urgent information. Before you start your studies of this module, you need to
3
, know a bit about Unisa and the Department of Business Management. Please familiarise yourself with the
following, about which you will find more information in Tutorial Letter 301 MNALLEQ/4/2021:
how to communicate with us
information about the examination
other administrative information
Contact details of the various administrative departments are included in the brochure, Study @ Unisa,
which you should have received with your study package. This brochure contains general information
about, inter alia, orders, the use of the library, booksellers, regional offices and instructions on submitting
Assignments 01 and 02.
As Unisa is an open, distance learning institution, there is little, or no, face-to-face contact with the
lecturers. Most of the interactions between lecturers, tutors and students take place in an online
environment. Unisa has therefore a valuable resource to enable it to be of more efficient and effective help
to its students: myUnisa is a personalised website where students can interact with each other and their
lecturers whenever they want to and download electronic versions of the study material. A personalised
schedule, the lessons in the study guide, assignments, and examination dates and times are available, as
are past examination papers. You also submit your assignments online.
PLEASE NOTE
Only online submitted assignments will be accepted and marked.
All the information that you need for each module is on this site, so make every effort to register by going
to http://my.unisa.ac.za. Do not forget to register on myUnisa as the module is offered using a blended
approach (official study materials are made available online and in printed format).
We would like to wish you all the best in your academic efforts and we are looking forward to meeting you
on the myUnisa forum.
2 PURPOSE OF AND OUTCOMES FOR THE MODULE MNG3702
2.1 Purpose of the module MNG3702
Students who complete this module can analyse and critically evaluate the choices made in implementing
and controlling business-level strategy. They will be able to think strategically in practical situations when
making recommendations on strategy implementation and strategic risk, control and governance
measures.
In the module Strategic Planning (MNG3701) we saw that the ability of an organisation to be proactive and
effectively adapt to changes in the environment could mean the difference between success and failure.
However, of even greater importance is the realisation that strategies which are not implemented, no
matter how good they are, will come to nothing. In this module students will explore how strategic plans
are implemented and strategic control executed.
Strategic Management is a unique integrated course in the study of business management, since it
considers the entire organisation – not just divisional or functional segments of it. As in the case of Strategic
Planning, you will therefore again have to adopt a 'big-picture' approach when learning more about strategy
implementation and strategic control and need to consider the impact of management decisions regarding
strategy implementation for the entire organisation across all functional areas.
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Tutorial Letter 101/3/2021
Strategy Implementation and Control
MNG3702
Semesters1 and 2
Department of Business Management
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please register on myUnisa, activate your myLife e-mail address and
make sure that you have regular access to the myUnisa module
website, MNG3702-2021-S1/S2.
Note: This is an online module and therefore it is available on myUnisa. However, in order to
support you in your learning process, you will also receive study material in printed format.
BARCODE
, CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................... 3
2 PURPOSE OF AND OUTCOMES FOR THE MODULE MNG3702 ............................................. 4
2.1 Purpose of the module MNG3702 ................................................................................................. 4
2.2 Specific outcomes of the module MNG3702 ................................................................................. 5
3 LECTURERS AND CONTACT DETAILS ..................................................................................... 5
3.1 Lecturers....................................................................................................................................... 5
3.2 Department ................................................................................................................................... 6
3.3 University ...................................................................................................................................... 6
4 MODULE-RELATED RESOURCES ............................................................................................. 6
4.1 Prescribed book ............................................................................................................................ 6
4.2 Library services and resources information ................................................................................... 7
5 STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE MODULE ............................................................... 8
6 MODULE-SPECIFIC APPROACH ............................................................................................... 8
6.1 Blended approach ......................................................................................................................... 8
7 ASSESSMENT ............................................................................................................................. 9
7.1 Assessment plan .......................................................................................................................... 9
7.2 Unique assignment numbers and due dates ............................................................................... 10
7.3 Submission of assignments ........................................................................................................ 10
7.4 Plagiarism ................................................................................................................................... 11
7.5 Assignments ............................................................................................................................... 11
8 OTHER ASSESSMENT METHODS ........................................................................................... 11
9 EXAMINATION ........................................................................................................................... 12
9.1 Format of the examination .......................................................................................................... 12
9.2 Alternative assessment to assist students who qualify for final year concession ......................... 12
10 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ........................................................................................ 12
11 CONCLUSION............................................................................................................................ 12
ANNEXURE A: COMPULSORY ASSIGNMENT 01 FOR 2021 – SEMESTER 1 ................................... 13
ANNEXURE B: COMPULSORY ASSIGNMENT 01 FOR 2021 – SEMESTER 2 ................................... 22
ANNEXURE C: SELF-ASSESSMENT ASSIGNMENT FOR 2021– SEMESTERS 1 AND 2 .................. 27
ANNEXURE D: COMPULSORY ASSIGNMENT 02 FOR 2021 – SEMESTER 1 ................................... 33
ANNEXURE E: COMPULSORY ASSIGNMENT 02 FOR 2021 – SEMESTER 2 ................................... 39
Please note:
Strategic Implementation and Control is a semester module, not a year module, and so you will be enrolled for either
Semester 1 or Semester 2. Kindly ensure that you complete the correct assignments for the semester for which you
have enrolled.
2
, MNG3702/101
1 INTRODUCTION
Dear Strategist
Welcome to the module MNG3702 entitled Strategy Implementation and Control. In the MNG3701 module
(Strategy Planning), you covered the strategic planning part of the strategic management process. This
module covers those aspects of strategic management that deal with translating strategy (strategic
planning) into action.
VERY IMPORTANT!
In 2020, the syllabus, study guide and prescribed book for this module have changed. Please
note that, from 2020, the new syllabus and study guide are based on the new prescribed book.
The assignments and examination paper for this year (2021) are also be based on the new
material.
The examination papers prior to 2020 that are available on myUnisa are based on the previous
study guide and prescribed book. Although we will follow the same format as in the past, the
past examination papers are no longer relevant.
In terms of the MNG3702 module content, you will be introduced to the challenges faced by organisations
in operationalising their strategies to ensure that they survive and grow in volatile and increasingly
competitive business environments. You will also be introduced to the case method of assessment in the
formative assessments (Assignments 01 and 02), which will align more closely to the summative
assessment (examination).
When you register, you will receive an inventory letter containing information about your study material.
Also see the booklet entitled Studies @ Unisa. The following study material should also be included in
your study package:
Tutorial Letter 101 MNG3702/3/2021 (this tutorial letter)
Tutorial Letter 301 MNALLEQ/4/2021
Please note: Some of this study material may not have been available when you registered. Study material
that was not available when you registered will be posted to you as soon as possible, but is also available
on myUnisa.
This tutorial letter contains important information about the schedule of work, resources and assignments
for this module. It will also help you with your examination preparation.
Regarding the assignments, this tutorial letter contains the relevant assessment, instructions on how to
complete and submit the assignments, and the assignments themselves (see Annexures B to E). Please
note that this tutorial letter contains the assignments for both semesters 1 and 2. Make sure you complete
the correct assignments for your semester.
Regarding resources, this tutorial letter provides essential information about the prescribed textbook, the
study material and other resources, and how to obtain them. Please study this information carefully and
be sure to obtain a copy of the prescribed textbook as soon as possible.
Before contacting the university, please read through all of your tutorial letters carefully, as they contain
important and sometimes, urgent information. Before you start your studies of this module, you need to
3
, know a bit about Unisa and the Department of Business Management. Please familiarise yourself with the
following, about which you will find more information in Tutorial Letter 301 MNALLEQ/4/2021:
how to communicate with us
information about the examination
other administrative information
Contact details of the various administrative departments are included in the brochure, Study @ Unisa,
which you should have received with your study package. This brochure contains general information
about, inter alia, orders, the use of the library, booksellers, regional offices and instructions on submitting
Assignments 01 and 02.
As Unisa is an open, distance learning institution, there is little, or no, face-to-face contact with the
lecturers. Most of the interactions between lecturers, tutors and students take place in an online
environment. Unisa has therefore a valuable resource to enable it to be of more efficient and effective help
to its students: myUnisa is a personalised website where students can interact with each other and their
lecturers whenever they want to and download electronic versions of the study material. A personalised
schedule, the lessons in the study guide, assignments, and examination dates and times are available, as
are past examination papers. You also submit your assignments online.
PLEASE NOTE
Only online submitted assignments will be accepted and marked.
All the information that you need for each module is on this site, so make every effort to register by going
to http://my.unisa.ac.za. Do not forget to register on myUnisa as the module is offered using a blended
approach (official study materials are made available online and in printed format).
We would like to wish you all the best in your academic efforts and we are looking forward to meeting you
on the myUnisa forum.
2 PURPOSE OF AND OUTCOMES FOR THE MODULE MNG3702
2.1 Purpose of the module MNG3702
Students who complete this module can analyse and critically evaluate the choices made in implementing
and controlling business-level strategy. They will be able to think strategically in practical situations when
making recommendations on strategy implementation and strategic risk, control and governance
measures.
In the module Strategic Planning (MNG3701) we saw that the ability of an organisation to be proactive and
effectively adapt to changes in the environment could mean the difference between success and failure.
However, of even greater importance is the realisation that strategies which are not implemented, no
matter how good they are, will come to nothing. In this module students will explore how strategic plans
are implemented and strategic control executed.
Strategic Management is a unique integrated course in the study of business management, since it
considers the entire organisation – not just divisional or functional segments of it. As in the case of Strategic
Planning, you will therefore again have to adopt a 'big-picture' approach when learning more about strategy
implementation and strategic control and need to consider the impact of management decisions regarding
strategy implementation for the entire organisation across all functional areas.
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