MNG3701
OCT/NOV FINAL
EXAM 2026
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: OCTOBER 2026
,Strategic Planning IIIA - MNG3701
Oct/Nov Exam 2026
Part A
Question 1
Question 1.1(a): Evaluate Woolworths’ approach to sustainable management (10
marks)
Sustainable management involves conducting business in a way that balances financial
performance with environmental protection, social responsibility and ethical business
practices. It considers the long-term interests of the organisation and its stakeholders
rather than focusing exclusively on short-term profits (Elkington, 1997).
Woolworths demonstrates this approach through its Good Business Journey, which
addresses environmental sustainability, employee and community wellbeing,
responsible sourcing, packaging, waste, water and energy. These initiatives can
strengthen the company's reputation, reduce operational risks and support long-term
competitiveness.
Responsible
Contribution to overall
management Evidence from the case study
competitiveness
dimension
Reducing energy consumption and
Woolworths' Good Business
waste can lower operating costs
Journey addresses sustainable
over time. Environmental
farming, packaging and waste,
1. Environmental responsibility can improve brand
water, energy and climate
sustainability reputation, attract environmentally
change. The Group aims to
conscious customers and help the
achieve net-zero emissions by
business prepare for climate-
2040.
related risks.
OCT/NOV FINAL
EXAM 2026
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: OCTOBER 2026
,Strategic Planning IIIA - MNG3701
Oct/Nov Exam 2026
Part A
Question 1
Question 1.1(a): Evaluate Woolworths’ approach to sustainable management (10
marks)
Sustainable management involves conducting business in a way that balances financial
performance with environmental protection, social responsibility and ethical business
practices. It considers the long-term interests of the organisation and its stakeholders
rather than focusing exclusively on short-term profits (Elkington, 1997).
Woolworths demonstrates this approach through its Good Business Journey, which
addresses environmental sustainability, employee and community wellbeing,
responsible sourcing, packaging, waste, water and energy. These initiatives can
strengthen the company's reputation, reduce operational risks and support long-term
competitiveness.
Responsible
Contribution to overall
management Evidence from the case study
competitiveness
dimension
Reducing energy consumption and
Woolworths' Good Business
waste can lower operating costs
Journey addresses sustainable
over time. Environmental
farming, packaging and waste,
1. Environmental responsibility can improve brand
water, energy and climate
sustainability reputation, attract environmentally
change. The Group aims to
conscious customers and help the
achieve net-zero emissions by
business prepare for climate-
2040.
related risks.
