ORG4801 2025 ASSIGNMENT 1 2025 ORG4801 2025
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APPROACH THE ASSIGNMENT FOR ORG4801 ASSIGNMENT 1 2025. IT IS BASED ON
PRESCRIBED MATERIAL AND EXTERNAL RESEARCH. THE DOCUMENT CONTAINS
BOTH SHORT NOTES AND A RESPONSE EXAMPLE FOR EACH QUESTION. STUDENTS
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, ORG4801 2025 ASSIGNMENT 1 2025 ORG4801 2025
Table of Contents
Question 1 – Maximum of 1 500 words [20] ....................................................................... 3
Recognising the Imperative for Organisational Change: Navigating Business Model
Innovation and the Digital Revolution ................................................................................ 3
The Foundational Importance of Recognising the Need for Change .............................. 3
Business Model Innovation as a Catalyst for Change .................................................... 4
The Pervasive Impact of the Digital Revolution ............................................................. 5
Proactive Recognition and Response: The Key to Navigating Change .......................... 5
Conclusion ........................................................................................................................ 6
Question 2 – Maximum of 1 500 words [20] ......................................................................... 7
Identifying and Discussing Sources of Change at Standard Bank South Africa ................. 7
External Sources of Change: Navigating a Shifting Landscape ..................................... 7
Internal Sources of Change: Responding to Operational Dynamics .............................. 9
Formulating a Change Agenda: Charting a Course for Transformation ........................ 10
Conclusion ...................................................................................................................... 10
Question 3 – Maximum of 700 words [10] ........................................................................... 11
A Self-Reflection on the Learning Journey in ORG4801 .................................................. 11
Knowledge and Skills Gained ...................................................................................... 11
Strengths as a Student ................................................................................................ 12
Weaknesses as a Student ........................................................................................... 12
Intended Improvements ............................................................................................... 12
Conclusion ...................................................................................................................... 13
References ......................................................................................................................... 14
DISCLAIMER
THE DOCUMENT PRESENTED IS A DEMOSTRATION ON HOW STUDENTS CAN
APPROACH THE ASSIGNMENT FOR ORG4801 ASSIGNMENT 1 2025. IT IS BASED ON
PRESCRIBED MATERIAL AND EXTERNAL RESEARCH. THE DOCUMENT CONTAINS
BOTH SHORT NOTES AND A RESPONSE EXAMPLE FOR EACH QUESTION. STUDENTS
ARE THEREFORE ADVISED NOT TO COPY AND PASTE BUT USE THE DOCUMENT AS A
RESEARCH GUIDE THAT WOULD HELP THEM DRAFT THEIR OWN FINAL COPIES.
, ORG4801 2025 ASSIGNMENT 1 2025 ORG4801 2025
Table of Contents
Question 1 – Maximum of 1 500 words [20] ....................................................................... 3
Recognising the Imperative for Organisational Change: Navigating Business Model
Innovation and the Digital Revolution ................................................................................ 3
The Foundational Importance of Recognising the Need for Change .............................. 3
Business Model Innovation as a Catalyst for Change .................................................... 4
The Pervasive Impact of the Digital Revolution ............................................................. 5
Proactive Recognition and Response: The Key to Navigating Change .......................... 5
Conclusion ........................................................................................................................ 6
Question 2 – Maximum of 1 500 words [20] ......................................................................... 7
Identifying and Discussing Sources of Change at Standard Bank South Africa ................. 7
External Sources of Change: Navigating a Shifting Landscape ..................................... 7
Internal Sources of Change: Responding to Operational Dynamics .............................. 9
Formulating a Change Agenda: Charting a Course for Transformation ........................ 10
Conclusion ...................................................................................................................... 10
Question 3 – Maximum of 700 words [10] ........................................................................... 11
A Self-Reflection on the Learning Journey in ORG4801 .................................................. 11
Knowledge and Skills Gained ...................................................................................... 11
Strengths as a Student ................................................................................................ 12
Weaknesses as a Student ........................................................................................... 12
Intended Improvements ............................................................................................... 12
Conclusion ...................................................................................................................... 13
References ......................................................................................................................... 14
