MNG4801 ASSIGNMENT NO.1 YEAR 2023 (DUE DATE: 19 MAY 2023)

STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
STUDENT FULLNAMES : MARCUS PHILIPS
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STUDENT NUMBER : 01234567
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MODULE CODE : MNG4801
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ASSIGNMENT NUMBER : 01
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YEAR : 2023




PASS +

, TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................. 1

Question 1: Declaration ...................................................................................................................... 1

Question 2: Multiple choice answers ........................................................................................... 2

Question 3: Critically discuss the difference between the inside-out versus
outside-in perspectives when managing strategically. As part of your
discussion, identify which one of these perspectives was prioritized by Theo
Baloyi when he first started his business and then apply it to the Bathu Shoes
case study .................................................................................................................................................. 6

Question 4: Critically discuss the role of embedding local context in strategy. In
your discussion refer to Bertels and Dobson’s ‘nested system’ view of business
strategy (Louw & Venter, 2019:66, figure 2.2) and apply this nested system
view of strategy to the Bathu case study. ................................................................................. 7

Question 5: Advise Theo Baloyi on how he can improve the quality and
efficiency of his strategic decision making ............................................................................... 9

Question 7: (COMPULSORY GRADED ONLINE ACTIVITY) ................................................ 11

Conclusion ............................................................................................................................................... 11

List of references ................................................................................................................................. 11

,Introduction


To avoid plagiarism please insert your own unique introduction here



Question 1: Declaration


I (your full name and surname) ________________________________________,
student number_________________________________ hereby declare:
- I have read the TUT 101 in detail and understand the procedures I need to follow regarding
the submission of my assignment. I am aware of and accept the consequences for late
submissions and for not following the assignment procedures.
- I declare that this assignment is my own work and that all sources used or quoted are
indicated and acknowledged both in text and in full references. I also declare that I have not
copied (partially or in full) another student(s) or third-party’s work or allowed another
student(s) to copy my work (partially or in full).
- I have read and understood Unisa’s policy on plagiarism, available on myUnisa
(https://www.unisa.ac.za/sites/myUnisa /default/Assignments-&-
Examination/Assignments/Plagiarism) and I have read and understood the Powerpoint
Presentation and other resources on Plagiarism provided to me on the MNG4801-2021-Y
site.
- I accept responsibility to categorically adhere to Unisa Academic integrity and Plagiarism
policies and their expectations.
- Lastly, I am fully aware that if I am found in breach of Unisa’s policies, I will not only be
penalized with a mark of zero but I will be reported to the Student Disciplinary Department
which could result in suspension or expulsion from UNISA.
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Signature / typed name Date


Questi on 1: D eclar ation




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, Question 2: Multiple choice answers


QUESTION 2: REFERENCING, PARAPHRASING AND PLAGIARISM
1. Which of the following are examples of plagiarism?
a. Copying and pasting text without referencing the source.
b. Buying essays online and submitting them as your own.
c. Resubmitting previously submitted work without referencing.
d. Submitting an individual assignment created by a group.
e. The use of paraphrasing software.
f. Paraphrasing text and including citations that are not the correct citation for the
information provided.
g. Including proper in-text referencing with the text but relying too closely on the text’s
original wording and/or structure.
h. All of the above 


2. Which one of the following statements about the list of references is correct?
a. References should be in the Harvard referencing style.
b. The list of references should be in alphabetical order.
c. Each in-text reference should appear in your list of references.
d. All of the above 
All of the above statements about the list of references are correct. The references
should be in the specified referencing style (such as Harvard), the list of references
should be in alphabetical order, and each in-text reference should appear in your list
of references


3. When is it acceptable to use inverted commas in your assignments/exam for
MNG4801?
a. When using a short excerpt directly from a case study.
b. When I copy and paste content and I reference it.
c. When a phrase or sentence (no longer than 3-4 words) is so specific that it cannot
be put into your own words.
d. When emphasizing a certain word or short phrase (no longer than 3-4 words).
a. a b c 

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