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MNG4801 Assignment 3 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) 2024 (277337) - DUE 4 October 2024; 100% TRUSTED workings, explanations and solutions. for assistance Whats-App 0.6.7..1.7.1..1.7.3.9 ..........Question 2: 2.Identify and discuss the corporate-level strategies evident in the case study. You shouldidentify three (3) growth strategies and two (2) types of defensive strategies and theirspecific forms that are evident in the case study. Support your discussion by integrating theappropriate theory and practical examples from the case study. Your answer must not exceed 1 ½ pages Total: [15] Question 3: 3.“Organisational failure throughout the global business world is replete with examples of how the lack of strategic and creative thinking were among the root causes of many of these failures (Louw & Venter, 2019:419).Considering the statement above, critically discuss strategic thinking as a key responsibility of a strategic leader and apply your answer to the case study. As part of your discussion, discuss the terms absorptive capacity and adaptive capacity and apply each of these terms to the businesses in the case study. In addition to incorporating and referencing theory from your prescribed material into your answer for Question 3, you must locate, incorporate and reference 1 (one) applicable academic article of your choice (published after 2018) from the Unisa library into your discussion. Your answer must not exceed 1 ½ pages Total: [15] Page 14 of 19 Question 4: 4.Introduce the concept of organisational architecture and discuss the key characteristics ofsound organisation architecture. As part of your discussion critically discuss the advantagesof being a technological leader through early adoption and apply your answer to the casestudy. Support your discussion by integrating the appropriate theory and practical examplesfrom the case study. Your answer must not exceed 1 ½ pages Total: [15] Question 5: 5.Critically evaluate strategic risk in the context of the businesses mentioned in the casestudy. First, briefly introduce the concept of strategic risk. Secondly, evaluate the risks facedby the three (3) businesses mentioned in the case study by applying the steps of thestrategic risk management process. Support your discussion by integrating theappropriate theory and practical example from the case study. Your answer must not exceed 1 ½ pages Total: [15] Question 6: Please answer these reflection questions: •While doing the assignment, did you realize that there is a gap between the theories andthe practical application (i.e. how it is done in practice?) •If yes, what do you think this means?

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MNG4801
Assignment 3 2024
Detailed Solutions, References & Explanations

Unique number: 277337

Due Date: 4 October 2024
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QUESTION 1: DECLARATION .................................................................................. 3
QUESTION 2: CORPORATE-LEVEL STRATEGIES ................................................. 3
Growth Strategies ................................................................................................... 3
1. Organic Growth ................................................................................................ 3
2. Growth Through Diversification ........................................................................ 4
3. Growth Through Innovation ............................................................................. 4
Defensive Strategies ............................................................................................... 4
1. Retrenchment .................................................................................................. 4
2. Recovery.......................................................................................................... 5
3. Defensive Market Positioning .......................................................................... 5
QUESTION 3: STRATEGIC THINKING ..................................................................... 5
QUESTION 4: ORGANISATIONAL ARCHITECTURE ............................................... 7
QUESTION 5: STRATEGIC RISK ............................................................................ 10
QUESTION 6: REFLECTION ................................................................................... 12
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TABLE OF CONTENTS


QUESTION 1: DECLARATION .................................................................................. 3
QUESTION 2: CORPORATE-LEVEL STRATEGIES ................................................. 3
Growth Strategies ................................................................................................... 3
1. Organic Growth................................................................................................ 3
2. Growth Through Diversification........................................................................ 4
3. Growth Through Innovation ............................................................................. 4
Defensive Strategies ............................................................................................... 4
1. Retrenchment .................................................................................................. 4
2. Recovery ......................................................................................................... 5
3. Defensive Market Positioning .......................................................................... 5
QUESTION 3: STRATEGIC THINKING ..................................................................... 5
QUESTION 4: ORGANISATIONAL ARCHITECTURE ............................................... 7
QUESTION 5: STRATEGIC RISK ............................................................................ 10
QUESTION 6: REFLECTION ................................................................................... 12
REFERENCES: ........................................................................................................ 13




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