MNG2602 Assignment 1 (DETAILED ANSWERS) Semester 2 2024 - DISTINCTION GUARANTEED - DISTINCTION GUARANTEED - DISTINCTION GUARANTEED Answers, guidelines, workings and references .... Question 1 Consider the “human capital” highlights for 2023 presented on page 6 of the IAR. Which two sources of diversity are evident in this section? (2 marks) Question 2 Consider the Dis-Chem brand in the group profile on page 8 of the IAR. Identify and explain (theoretically) the corporate-level strategy that the Dis-Chem group is following with this brand. (2 marks) MNG2602/102/2/2024 5 Question 3 Dis-Chem started out as a pharmaceutical company in 1978. Refer to the timeline on page 9 of the IAR. Identify and explain (theoretically) the business-level strategy that Dis-Chem followed in the following years: 3.1 1989 (2 marks) 3.2 2014 (2 marks) Question 4 4.1 Consider the key stakeholders on page 24 of the IAR. Categorise each of the stakeholders under one of the organisation’s global environments. (5 marks) 4.2 In the CEO’s statement on page 77 of the IAR he states: “The rapid growth of the Group has necessitated additional warehouse capacity”. Which one of these forces (stakeholders) most likely influenced the Dis-Chem Group’s decision to acquire a new distribution centre? (1 mark) Question 5 Use the first page of the Chair’s report on page 30 of the IAR, and do the following: 5.1 Explain what a SWOT analysis entails. (2 marks) 5.2 Provide any three examples of strengths. (3 marks) 5.3 Provide any two examples of threats. (2 marks) Question 6 Refer to the report on page 79 of the IAR and do the following: 6.1 Identify the level of the manager who wrote this report. (1 mark) 6.2 Name and discuss the two primary managerial tasks this manager will typically spend his time on. (4 marks) 6.3 Identify two managerial roles fulfilled by this manager that are evident in the objectives achieved during 2023. The type of role, the specific role, and a quote to support your answer should be provided. (6 marks) 6 Question 7 Access and read the following article, then answer the questions that follow. 7.1 To which two SDGs does Dis-Chem contribute with this initiative? (2 marks) 7.2 Who are the main stakeholders of this project? (1 mark) 7.3 Identify and discuss the source of managerial ethics evident in the article. (2 marks) 7.4 Identify and discuss the approach to social responsibility evident in the article. (2 marks) 7.5 What is the main reason for Dis-Chem being socially responsible through this food garden project? (1 mark)
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