,MAC4863 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE ANSWERS)
Semester 1 2025 - DUE 27 MAY 2025; 100% TRUSTED
Complete, trusted solutions and explanations.
Question 1 (25 marks) (This question comes from the Jan/Feb
2025 supplementary exam)
1.1 Using Mendelow’s Matrix – Evaluation of Shareholders’
Power and Interest (15 marks)
Mendelow's Matrix is a strategic tool used to map stakeholders
according to their power (ability to influence strategy or
decisions) and interest (level of concern about the decision).
Shareholder Power Interest Justification
Holds 10% but is a single
entity with limited voting
Aero Ltd power. However, strong
Charitable Low High ethical interest, opposing
Trust (10%) alcohol/tobacco sales due to
its mission. Positioned in
"Keep Informed" quadrant.
While they hold shares, their
Aero Ltd influence is dispersed across
Employees Low Medium 5,080 individuals. They may
(10%) care about values and work
environment, but have little
, Shareholder Power Interest Justification
coordinated power. In
"Monitor" quadrant.
Though they hold only 2%,
Aero Ltd they have decision-making
Directors High High authority and are directly
(2%) responsible for strategy. In
"Key Players" quadrant.
Concerned with long-term
stability; may not strongly
Pension oppose the sale unless it
Medium Medium
Funds (15%) affects public image or
stability. In "Keep Satisfied"
quadrant.
Focused on financial returns
over time; may support new
Investment
Medium Medium strategy if it increases
Trusts (15%)
revenue. In "Keep Satisfied"
quadrant.
Largest single shareholder,
Private profit-driven, likely supports
Equity Fund High High the change. High voting and
(25%) financial power. In "Key
Players" quadrant.
May not be focused on the
Private Bank alcohol decision but has power
High Low
(20%) due to financial ties. In "Keep
Satisfied" quadrant.
Semester 1 2025 - DUE 27 MAY 2025; 100% TRUSTED
Complete, trusted solutions and explanations.
Question 1 (25 marks) (This question comes from the Jan/Feb
2025 supplementary exam)
1.1 Using Mendelow’s Matrix – Evaluation of Shareholders’
Power and Interest (15 marks)
Mendelow's Matrix is a strategic tool used to map stakeholders
according to their power (ability to influence strategy or
decisions) and interest (level of concern about the decision).
Shareholder Power Interest Justification
Holds 10% but is a single
entity with limited voting
Aero Ltd power. However, strong
Charitable Low High ethical interest, opposing
Trust (10%) alcohol/tobacco sales due to
its mission. Positioned in
"Keep Informed" quadrant.
While they hold shares, their
Aero Ltd influence is dispersed across
Employees Low Medium 5,080 individuals. They may
(10%) care about values and work
environment, but have little
, Shareholder Power Interest Justification
coordinated power. In
"Monitor" quadrant.
Though they hold only 2%,
Aero Ltd they have decision-making
Directors High High authority and are directly
(2%) responsible for strategy. In
"Key Players" quadrant.
Concerned with long-term
stability; may not strongly
Pension oppose the sale unless it
Medium Medium
Funds (15%) affects public image or
stability. In "Keep Satisfied"
quadrant.
Focused on financial returns
over time; may support new
Investment
Medium Medium strategy if it increases
Trusts (15%)
revenue. In "Keep Satisfied"
quadrant.
Largest single shareholder,
Private profit-driven, likely supports
Equity Fund High High the change. High voting and
(25%) financial power. In "Key
Players" quadrant.
May not be focused on the
Private Bank alcohol decision but has power
High Low
(20%) due to financial ties. In "Keep
Satisfied" quadrant.
