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MNG2602 Assignment 1 (COMPLETE
ANSWERS) Semester 2 2025 - DUE 30
September 2025
Course
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 Contemporary Management Issues (MNG2602)
 Institution
 University Of South Africa (Unisa)
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 Contemporary Issues in Strategic Management

MNG2602 Assignment 1 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2 2025 - DUE 30
September 2025; 100% TRUSTED Complete, trusted solutions and
explanations.



The following seven questions are based on Pick n Pay‟s integrated annual
report (IAR) for 2024. You need to download the report to answer the
questions. To download the integrated report, go to Instructions Download
and save the IAR on your desktop or in a folder so that you can access it
easily. Once you have saved the IAR, open the report and answer the
questions. Each question refers to a heading and a page number. Page
numbers refer to the page number as indicated on the integrated report
(bottom left and right). You do NOT have to read the entire report; only refer
to the specified sections. We advise you to work with the electronic version
of the integrated report, as it is a lengthy document to print. Work on a
laptop or computer so that you can easily open and navigate between two
windows/browsers. Question 1 (6 marks) Refer to the „Chair‟s report‟ on
pages 10 to 11 of the IAR and provide the following by quoting from this
section: 1.1 two strengths of Pick n Pay (2 marks) 1.2 two weaknesses of Pick
n Pay (2 marks) 1.3 two threats for Pick n Pay (2 marks) MNG2602/102 5




1.1 Two strengths of Pick n Pay (2 marks)

 Strength 1:
“The success of the Boxer, Pick n Pay Clothing, Online and value-added services
businesses carried the Group and provide a strong foundation for the recovery of the
overall business.” Course HeroScribdWikipedia

,  Strength 2:
“Our family believes deeply in the strength and potential of Pick n Pay and Boxer, and
we are dedicated to seeing it thrive for generations to come.” Course Hero



1.2 Two weaknesses of Pick n Pay (2 marks)

While the exact phrasing for “weakness” may not be labeled explicitly in the Chair’s Report, the
following quotes clearly reflect internal challenges that can be interpreted as weaknesses:

 Weakness 1:
“The Group’s short-term funding structure became over-reliant on short-term debt.”
Course Hero
 Weakness 2:
“The Group’s earnings have been significantly impacted by increased costs, including
the cost of diesel to run generators during load-shedding, and higher interest costs.”
StudyX



1.3 Two threats for Pick n Pay (2 marks)

Again, while these statements are not headed “Threats,” they highlight external risks facing the
business:

 Threat 1:
“The operating environment in South Africa remains extremely challenging, with
persistent load-shedding, rising inflation, and weak consumer confidence.” StudyX
 Threat 2:
“These factors are likely to continue to put pressure on our business in the short to
medium term.” StudyX



Summary Table

Category Quotation
“The success of the Boxer, Pick n Pay Clothing, Online and value-added services
businesses carried the Group and provide a strong foundation for the recovery of the
Strengths overall business.”
“Our family believes deeply in the strength and potential of Pick n Pay and Boxer,
and we are dedicated to seeing it thrive for generations to come.”
Weaknesses “The Group’s short-term funding structure became over-reliant on short-term debt.”
“The Group’s earnings have been significantly impacted by increased costs,
including the cost of diesel to run generators during load-shedding, and higher