MNG3701 Assignment 2
(COMPLETE ANSWERS)
Semester 1 2025 - DUE
14 April 2025
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, MNG3701 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE
ANSWERS) Semester 1 2025 - DUE 14 April
2025
Questions Marks 1 Strategic leaders can analyse a
particular competitor in the industry in detail by
applying the four-corner analysis to predict what a
particular competitor will do in the future. Identify
one major competitor of Standard Bank of South
Africa and apply the four-corner analysis to analyse
the competitor. a) Briefly explain the ‘four-corner
analysis.’ (1 mark) b) Identify one major competitor
of Standard Bank South Africa. (1 mark) c) Apply
the four-corner analysis to analyse the identified
competitor of Standard Bank South Africa. (8
marks) 10
a) Brief Explanation of the Four-Corner Analysis (1 mark)
The Four-Corner Analysis is a strategic tool used to analyze competitors by
examining four key aspects: Drivers, Current Strategy, Management
Assumptions, and Capabilities. This helps in predicting a competitor’s future
actions.
b) Identification of a Major Competitor of Standard Bank South Africa (1
mark)
A major competitor of Standard Bank South Africa is First National Bank (FNB).
c) Four-Corner Analysis of FNB (8 marks)
1. Drivers (What motivates FNB?)
o FNB is driven by digital banking innovation, customer-centric
financial solutions, and expanding market share in South Africa and
beyond.
(COMPLETE ANSWERS)
Semester 1 2025 - DUE
14 April 2025
For assistance contact:
, MNG3701 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE
ANSWERS) Semester 1 2025 - DUE 14 April
2025
Questions Marks 1 Strategic leaders can analyse a
particular competitor in the industry in detail by
applying the four-corner analysis to predict what a
particular competitor will do in the future. Identify
one major competitor of Standard Bank of South
Africa and apply the four-corner analysis to analyse
the competitor. a) Briefly explain the ‘four-corner
analysis.’ (1 mark) b) Identify one major competitor
of Standard Bank South Africa. (1 mark) c) Apply
the four-corner analysis to analyse the identified
competitor of Standard Bank South Africa. (8
marks) 10
a) Brief Explanation of the Four-Corner Analysis (1 mark)
The Four-Corner Analysis is a strategic tool used to analyze competitors by
examining four key aspects: Drivers, Current Strategy, Management
Assumptions, and Capabilities. This helps in predicting a competitor’s future
actions.
b) Identification of a Major Competitor of Standard Bank South Africa (1
mark)
A major competitor of Standard Bank South Africa is First National Bank (FNB).
c) Four-Corner Analysis of FNB (8 marks)
1. Drivers (What motivates FNB?)
o FNB is driven by digital banking innovation, customer-centric
financial solutions, and expanding market share in South Africa and
beyond.