MNG3701/101/3/2022
Tutorial Letter 101/3/2022
Strategic Planning III
MNG3701
Semester 1 and 2
Department of Business management
This tutorial letter contains important information about your module.
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, CONTENTS
Page
1 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................... 3
2 PURPOSE AND OUTCOMES ...................................................................................................... 4
2.1 Purpose ........................................................................................................................................ 4
2.2 Outcomes ..................................................................................................................................... 5
3 CURRICULUM TRANSFORMATION ........................................................................................... 6
4 LECTURER(S) AND CONTACT DETAILS ................................................................................... 7
4.1 Lecturer(s) .................................................................................................................................... 7
4.2 Department ................................................................................................................................... 8
4.3 University ...................................................................................................................................... 8
5 RESOURCES ............................................................................................................................... 8
5.1 Prescribed book(s) ........................................................................................................................ 8
6 STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES ................................................................................................ 9
6.1 First-Year Experience Programme @ Unisa ................................................................................. 9
7 MODULE APPROACH ............................................................................................................... 10
8 ASSESSMENT ........................................................................................................................... 11
8.1 Assessment plan ........................................................................................................................ 11
8.2 Assignments ............................................................................................................................... 11
8.3 Assignment due dates ................................................................................................................ 15
8.4 Submission of assignments ........................................................................................................ 15
8.5 The examination ......................................................................................................................... 15
9 ACADEMIC DISHONESTY ........................................................................................................ 16
10 STUDENT WITH DISABILITY .................................................................................................... 17
11 IN CLOSING ............................................................................................................................... 17
ADDENDUM A: COMPULSORY ASSIGNMENT 01 FOR SEMESTER 1 2022 ................................... 18
ADDENDUM B: COMPULSORY ASSIGNMENT 02 FOR SEMESTER 1 2022 ................................... 22
ADDENDUM C: COMPULSORY ASSIGNMENT 01 FOR SEMESTER 2 2022 ................................... 25
ADDENDUM D: COMPULSORY ASSIGNMENT 02 FOR SEMESTER 2 2022 ................................... 29
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, MNG3701/101/3/2022
Dear Student
1 INTRODUCTION
A warm welcome to the exciting field of Strategic Planning (MNG3701). Whether this year marks
the end of your undergraduate studies or you are still working towards your final qualification, we
wish you well, and encourage you to keep up the good work you have been doing up to now.
MNG3701 will provide you with an introduction to Strategic Planning, which is a vital component
of Strategic Management. As you may be aware, the contemporary business environment is
characterised by unpredictable change and complexity. In this module you will learn the art of
strategic planning in a complex business environment. As such, you will be referred to strategy
formulation in individual organisations in both the private and public sectors. We hope that you
will gain valuable theoretical knowledge and have the opportunity to apply strategic management
concepts in real business contexts.
As this is a third-year module, we will incorporate contemporary strategic management content
by using the latest resources in your study material. In addition, you will be introduced to case
studies in your formative assessments (assignments) and the same will apply with your
summative assessment (examination).
It is important to note that Strategic Management consists of two modules: Strategic Planning
(MNG3701) and Strategy Implementation and Control (MNG3702). This module, MNG3701,
precedes MNG3702, which means that MNG3702 builds on this module. Strategic Planning
focuses on all the issues involved in strategy formulation; on the other hand, Strategy
Implementation and Control involves the execution of the strategic plan, as well as effective
strategy evaluation and control.
This tutorial letter is the first tutorial letter for MNG3701 and its primary objective is to do the
following:
• Introduce you to the learning outcomes as outlined in section 2.2, that you need to master
by the end of the semester.
• Provide information on the programme and our approach to this module.
• Provide information on the requisite learning materials and tutorial matter.
• Inform you about your lecturers and their contact information.
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, • List the compulsory assignments that have to be submitted during the semester, as well as
the self-assessment assignments that you have to attempt on your own.
Throughout the course of the semester you will receive a number of tutorial letters. Some tutorial
letters will contain model answers, which provide feedback on the assignments, improvement
areas that you need to consider and information on how to communicate with the University.
Remember, before you schedule a meeting or pick up the telephone, first consult this
tutorial letter (TL101). You may be pleasantly surprised to find that this resource will contain the
answer you are looking for. Should you still have a query, you are most welcome to contact us
for assistance. Most importantly, should you have any academic queries, do not hesitate to
contact us or your e-tutors and we will work together to clarify your understanding of MNG3701.
Since this is an online module, you will not receive any printed material. Therefore, it will be
beneficial for you to use myUnisa to study and complete the learning activities for this module.
You also need to visit the myUnisa websites for MNG3701 regularly. Depending on your
registration period, the websites for your module are MNG3701-22-S1 or MNG3701-22-S2, for
the first and second semesters, respectively.
2 PURPOSE AND OUTCOMES
2.1 Purpose
After you have completed this module successfully, you should be able to conceptualise and
explain relevant components of strategic planning as part of the strategic management process.
You will be able to evaluate the strategic direction of an organisation and recommend suitable
business-level strategies based on a thorough environmental analysis.
This module focuses on strategic planning in a complex, volatile and increasingly competitive
business environment. As such, you will be referred to strategy formulation in single business
organisations in both the private and public sectors.
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Tutorial Letter 101/3/2022
Strategic Planning III
MNG3701
Semester 1 and 2
Department of Business management
This tutorial letter contains important information about your module.
BARCODE
, CONTENTS
Page
1 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................... 3
2 PURPOSE AND OUTCOMES ...................................................................................................... 4
2.1 Purpose ........................................................................................................................................ 4
2.2 Outcomes ..................................................................................................................................... 5
3 CURRICULUM TRANSFORMATION ........................................................................................... 6
4 LECTURER(S) AND CONTACT DETAILS ................................................................................... 7
4.1 Lecturer(s) .................................................................................................................................... 7
4.2 Department ................................................................................................................................... 8
4.3 University ...................................................................................................................................... 8
5 RESOURCES ............................................................................................................................... 8
5.1 Prescribed book(s) ........................................................................................................................ 8
6 STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES ................................................................................................ 9
6.1 First-Year Experience Programme @ Unisa ................................................................................. 9
7 MODULE APPROACH ............................................................................................................... 10
8 ASSESSMENT ........................................................................................................................... 11
8.1 Assessment plan ........................................................................................................................ 11
8.2 Assignments ............................................................................................................................... 11
8.3 Assignment due dates ................................................................................................................ 15
8.4 Submission of assignments ........................................................................................................ 15
8.5 The examination ......................................................................................................................... 15
9 ACADEMIC DISHONESTY ........................................................................................................ 16
10 STUDENT WITH DISABILITY .................................................................................................... 17
11 IN CLOSING ............................................................................................................................... 17
ADDENDUM A: COMPULSORY ASSIGNMENT 01 FOR SEMESTER 1 2022 ................................... 18
ADDENDUM B: COMPULSORY ASSIGNMENT 02 FOR SEMESTER 1 2022 ................................... 22
ADDENDUM C: COMPULSORY ASSIGNMENT 01 FOR SEMESTER 2 2022 ................................... 25
ADDENDUM D: COMPULSORY ASSIGNMENT 02 FOR SEMESTER 2 2022 ................................... 29
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, MNG3701/101/3/2022
Dear Student
1 INTRODUCTION
A warm welcome to the exciting field of Strategic Planning (MNG3701). Whether this year marks
the end of your undergraduate studies or you are still working towards your final qualification, we
wish you well, and encourage you to keep up the good work you have been doing up to now.
MNG3701 will provide you with an introduction to Strategic Planning, which is a vital component
of Strategic Management. As you may be aware, the contemporary business environment is
characterised by unpredictable change and complexity. In this module you will learn the art of
strategic planning in a complex business environment. As such, you will be referred to strategy
formulation in individual organisations in both the private and public sectors. We hope that you
will gain valuable theoretical knowledge and have the opportunity to apply strategic management
concepts in real business contexts.
As this is a third-year module, we will incorporate contemporary strategic management content
by using the latest resources in your study material. In addition, you will be introduced to case
studies in your formative assessments (assignments) and the same will apply with your
summative assessment (examination).
It is important to note that Strategic Management consists of two modules: Strategic Planning
(MNG3701) and Strategy Implementation and Control (MNG3702). This module, MNG3701,
precedes MNG3702, which means that MNG3702 builds on this module. Strategic Planning
focuses on all the issues involved in strategy formulation; on the other hand, Strategy
Implementation and Control involves the execution of the strategic plan, as well as effective
strategy evaluation and control.
This tutorial letter is the first tutorial letter for MNG3701 and its primary objective is to do the
following:
• Introduce you to the learning outcomes as outlined in section 2.2, that you need to master
by the end of the semester.
• Provide information on the programme and our approach to this module.
• Provide information on the requisite learning materials and tutorial matter.
• Inform you about your lecturers and their contact information.
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, • List the compulsory assignments that have to be submitted during the semester, as well as
the self-assessment assignments that you have to attempt on your own.
Throughout the course of the semester you will receive a number of tutorial letters. Some tutorial
letters will contain model answers, which provide feedback on the assignments, improvement
areas that you need to consider and information on how to communicate with the University.
Remember, before you schedule a meeting or pick up the telephone, first consult this
tutorial letter (TL101). You may be pleasantly surprised to find that this resource will contain the
answer you are looking for. Should you still have a query, you are most welcome to contact us
for assistance. Most importantly, should you have any academic queries, do not hesitate to
contact us or your e-tutors and we will work together to clarify your understanding of MNG3701.
Since this is an online module, you will not receive any printed material. Therefore, it will be
beneficial for you to use myUnisa to study and complete the learning activities for this module.
You also need to visit the myUnisa websites for MNG3701 regularly. Depending on your
registration period, the websites for your module are MNG3701-22-S1 or MNG3701-22-S2, for
the first and second semesters, respectively.
2 PURPOSE AND OUTCOMES
2.1 Purpose
After you have completed this module successfully, you should be able to conceptualise and
explain relevant components of strategic planning as part of the strategic management process.
You will be able to evaluate the strategic direction of an organisation and recommend suitable
business-level strategies based on a thorough environmental analysis.
This module focuses on strategic planning in a complex, volatile and increasingly competitive
business environment. As such, you will be referred to strategy formulation in single business
organisations in both the private and public sectors.
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