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MNG4801 Assignment 1 Semester 1 2026 (Answer Guide) - Strategic
Management
VERIFIED AND CERTIFIED ANSWERS. WRITTEN IN REQUIRED FORMAT AND WITHIN
GIVEN GUIDELINES. IT IS GOOD TO USE AS A GUIDE AND FOR REFERENCE, NEVER
PLAGARIZE. Thank you and success in your academics.
UNISA, 2026
Contents
INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................... 2
QUESTION 2 .......................................................................................................................................... 2
2.1 Multiple-Choice Answers ........................................................................................................ 2
QUESTION 3................................................................................................................................2
QUESTION 4................................................................................................................................4
QUESTION 5................................................................................................................................6
QUESTION 6: GRADED ONLINE ACTIVITY .............................................................................7
6.1 AI and the nature of strategic management (3 marks) ................................................7
6.2 Risks and limitations of over-reliance on AI (3 marks)................................................7
6.3 Response to another student (2 marks) ........................................................................7
QUESTION 7: REFLECTION ......................................................................................................8
REFERENCES .............................................................................................................................8
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INTRODUCTION
Strategic management equips organisations with the ability to analyse complex
environments and develop sustainable competitive strategies. This assignment
introduces key strategic concepts through a case study while also reinforcing essential
academic skills such as referencing, paraphrasing and avoiding plagiarism. These skills
are critical at postgraduate level, as students are expected to produce original work
grounded in credible sources. The assignment therefore not only develops strategic
thinking but also promotes academic integrity and professional writing standards.
QUESTION 2
Question 2 evaluates understanding of referencing, paraphrasing and plagiarism, which
are fundamental to maintaining academic integrity in postgraduate studies.
2.1 Multiple-Choice Answers
1. a (True)
2. b (1 2 3)
3. b
4. d
5. c
6. a
7. d
8. d
9. d
10. a (1 2 3)
QUESTION 3
Complexity theory recognises organisations as dynamic systems operating in
unpredictable and constantly changing environments. It emphasises non-linearity,
interdependence and adaptation, suggesting that organisations must remain flexible
MNG4801 Assignment 1 Semester 1 2026 (Answer Guide) - Strategic
Management
VERIFIED AND CERTIFIED ANSWERS. WRITTEN IN REQUIRED FORMAT AND WITHIN
GIVEN GUIDELINES. IT IS GOOD TO USE AS A GUIDE AND FOR REFERENCE, NEVER
PLAGARIZE. Thank you and success in your academics.
UNISA, 2026
Contents
INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................... 2
QUESTION 2 .......................................................................................................................................... 2
2.1 Multiple-Choice Answers ........................................................................................................ 2
QUESTION 3................................................................................................................................2
QUESTION 4................................................................................................................................4
QUESTION 5................................................................................................................................6
QUESTION 6: GRADED ONLINE ACTIVITY .............................................................................7
6.1 AI and the nature of strategic management (3 marks) ................................................7
6.2 Risks and limitations of over-reliance on AI (3 marks)................................................7
6.3 Response to another student (2 marks) ........................................................................7
QUESTION 7: REFLECTION ......................................................................................................8
REFERENCES .............................................................................................................................8
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INTRODUCTION
Strategic management equips organisations with the ability to analyse complex
environments and develop sustainable competitive strategies. This assignment
introduces key strategic concepts through a case study while also reinforcing essential
academic skills such as referencing, paraphrasing and avoiding plagiarism. These skills
are critical at postgraduate level, as students are expected to produce original work
grounded in credible sources. The assignment therefore not only develops strategic
thinking but also promotes academic integrity and professional writing standards.
QUESTION 2
Question 2 evaluates understanding of referencing, paraphrasing and plagiarism, which
are fundamental to maintaining academic integrity in postgraduate studies.
2.1 Multiple-Choice Answers
1. a (True)
2. b (1 2 3)
3. b
4. d
5. c
6. a
7. d
8. d
9. d
10. a (1 2 3)
QUESTION 3
Complexity theory recognises organisations as dynamic systems operating in
unpredictable and constantly changing environments. It emphasises non-linearity,
interdependence and adaptation, suggesting that organisations must remain flexible
