MNG3702 Assignment 2 semester 2 2025 - Due 15 September 2025 | ANSWERS

Strategic Implementation and Control IIIB - MNG3702 Assignment 2 semester 2 2025 - Due 15 September 2025; 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 1. “Organisations will not survive over the long term without the ability to learn and adapt to changing environments.” 1.1 There are various mechanisms that organisations can use, in combination, to become a learning organisation. Apply any FIVE of these mechanisms to the Michelin company throughout its history of publishing the Michelin guide. In your answer, you need to identify the mechanism and then apply it to the company. (10 marks, of which one mark is awarded for correctly identifying the mechanism, and one mark is awarded for the correct application of the mechanism to the company) [10 marks] Question 2 2. “Resource allocation is an important aspect in strategy implementation.” 2.1 Explain the strategic project management framework as a resource allocation framework that can assist a company to align its projects and programmes with its formulated strategies. In your answer, you need to discuss the framework and the apply it to the Michelin company during the period when Jean-Dominique Senard was appointed as CEO and the changes he made to the company. (16 marks) Instruction Explain each of the following phases of the framework and apply it to Michelin during the period when Jean Dominique Senard was appointed as CEO and the changes he made to the company. (16 marks, of which 2 marks will be awarded to phase 1 of the framework; 2 marks to phase 2, 10 marks to phase 3, and 2 marks to phase 4) 9 Source : Venter, P. & Botha, T. 2022. Practising strategy: a southern African context. 3rd ed . Cape Town: Juta [16 marks] Question 3 3 3.1 “Every organisation has its own unique culture.” Apply the various layers of organisational culture developed by Edward Hall to Michelin. In your answer, you need to identify each layer and then apply it to the company. (9 marks) (9 marks, of which one mark is awarded to each identified layer of culture, and two marks to the correct application thereof to the case). [9 marks] Question 4 4. 4.1  “Today’s leaders act in a global stakeholder society, in which organisations are expected to be responsible and accountable.” Critically evaluate whether the introduction of the MICHELIN Green Star award represents a genuine demonstration of responsible strategic leadership. In your judgment, consider the intentions behind both the traditional Star awards and the Green Star, and provide well-supported arguments to justify your position; avoid simplistic or unsupported argument. (4 Marks) Instructions: • Begin with a clear statement of your position on whether the introduction of the MICHELIN Green Star award genuinely reflects responsible strategic leadership. • Compare and contrast the intentions behind the traditional Star awards and the Green Star award. 10 • Support your evaluation with specific reasoning or examples, avoiding oversimplified or unsupported claims. • Focus on critical analysis rather than mere description. • Aim for a concise, well-reasoned argument to earn the full 4 marks. • Your answer must not exceed one paragraph. 4.2  Analyse how Michelin’s leadership approach corresponds to the three pillars of responsible strategic leadership for sustainability. Apply each pillar specifically to the development and implementation of the Green Star award, highlighting how it reflects Michelin’s evolving sustainability strategy. (6 marks) Instructions: • Structure your response by addressing each of the three pillars of responsible strategic leadership for sustainability separately. • For each pillar, explain how Michelin’s leadership approach during the development and implementation of the Green Star award aligns with that pillar. • Use specific examples from the Green Star initiative to demonstrate Michelin’s evolving sustainability strategy. • Ensure your analysis shows depth and clear understanding of both the leadership pillars and Michelin’s actions. • Provide balanced and well-supported insights to achieve the full 6 marks. • Your answers must not exceed one paragraph per pillar (in total not less 3 paragraphs) 4.3 Given South Africa’s unique and diverse social, economic, and cultural landscape, identify and critically assess Five key stakeholder groups positively influenced by the Michelin Guides initiative in the context of implementing the Green Star Awards in South African restaurants. For each stakeholder, analyse how the initiative addresses their interests, expectations, or concerns. Furthermore, critically evaluate how restaurants can strategically manage and prioritise these stakeholder relationships, incorporating ethical considerations and demonstrating responsible strategic leadership aligned with environmental and social sustainability goals. (10 marks) Instructions: • Structure your response with one paragraph per stakeholder. • Marks will be awarded only for critical engagement with each stakeholder’s implications and strategic management, beyond mere identification. • Total marks: 10 (2 marks per stakeholder analysis). • You may include stakeholders beyond those discussed in the textbook where relevant. • Your answers must not exceed one paragraph per stakeholder (in total not less 5 paragraphs) [20 marks] Question 5 5. “Designing an organisational structure is one of the most important functions of strategic managers.” 11 5.1 Explain the most important components of organisational structure. (2 marks) 5.2 Explain the advantages of a flat organisational structure for the Michelin company compared with a pyramidal structure as indicated in the case. (2 marks) [4 marks] Question 6 6. “Strategic control enables management to monitor strategic outcomes against its planned strategic goals to ensure that all activities remain on track and correspond with the set course.” 6.1 Identify the type of strategic control evident in the Michelin company when they changed from a pyramidal to a flat organisational structure. Substantiate your answer. (4 marks, of which 1 mark is awarded for the identification of the correct type of strategic control, and 3 marks is awarded for the substantiation) 6.2 Explain the concept ‘corporate governance’ and identify the way in which Michelin ensures effective governance. (4 marks, of which 2 marks is awarded for the correct explanation of corporate governance, and 2 marks are awarded for the application to Michelin) 6.3 Apply the strategic management risk process to Michelin during the time when Jean-Dominique Senard took over as CEO. In your answer, you need to identify each phase in the strategic risk management process and apply it to the case. (3 marks, of which 1 mark is awarded to each phase in the process) [11 marks] TOTAL: 70 MARKS