MNG3701 Assignment 2
(COMPLETE ANSWERS)
Semester 1 2026 - DUE April
2026;
Kenneth Githaiga
, MNG3701 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 1 2026 - DUE April
2026;
QUESTION 1 [15 marks] a) Vodacom Group Limited operates in a complex
and dynamic external environment across multiple African markets. Briefly
explain the purpose of external environmental analysis in strategic
management (3 marks). b) Use a suitable macro-environmental analysis
model to analyse three (3) macro-environmental factors that influence
Vodacom Group Limited’s strategic decision-making. Your answer must
explain each factor and apply it to Vodacom using evidence from the
integrated report (9 marks). Macro environmental factor Explanation of the
macro-environmental factor Application to Vodacom 1. 2. 3. c) Explain how
Vodacom’s understanding of its macro-environment contributes to strategic
resilience and long-term value creation (3 marks). MNG3701/101/3/2026
QUESTION 2 [15 marks] Vodacom’s Integrated Report emphasises its
capabilities in technology, human capital, digital platforms, and partnerships.
a) Explain the Resource-Based View (RBV) as a framework for analysing an
organisation’s internal environment. (4 marks). b) Identify and analyse two
resources or capabilities that function as core competencies for Vodacom. (8
marks). c) Evaluate whether these core competencies are likely to provide
sustainable competitive advantage, using appropriate RBV criteria. (3 marks)
QUESTION 3 [15 marks] Vodacom’s strategy reflects a combination of
differentiation, best-cost provision, and digital ecosystem expansion. a)
Explain the best-cost provider strategy as a business-level strategic option.
(4 marks) b) Apply the best-cost provider strategy to Vodacom Group Limited
by analysing relevant strategic practices and supporting your discussion with
evidence from the Integrated Report. (6 marks) c) Using strategic evaluation
criteria from the study guide, critically assess whether Vodacom’s business-
level strategy is appropriate in its competitive environment. (5 marks)
MNG3701 – Strategic Management
Assignment 2: Vodacom Group Limited – Strategic Analysis
Semester 1 – 2026
Due Date: April 2026
(COMPLETE ANSWERS)
Semester 1 2026 - DUE April
2026;
Kenneth Githaiga
, MNG3701 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 1 2026 - DUE April
2026;
QUESTION 1 [15 marks] a) Vodacom Group Limited operates in a complex
and dynamic external environment across multiple African markets. Briefly
explain the purpose of external environmental analysis in strategic
management (3 marks). b) Use a suitable macro-environmental analysis
model to analyse three (3) macro-environmental factors that influence
Vodacom Group Limited’s strategic decision-making. Your answer must
explain each factor and apply it to Vodacom using evidence from the
integrated report (9 marks). Macro environmental factor Explanation of the
macro-environmental factor Application to Vodacom 1. 2. 3. c) Explain how
Vodacom’s understanding of its macro-environment contributes to strategic
resilience and long-term value creation (3 marks). MNG3701/101/3/2026
QUESTION 2 [15 marks] Vodacom’s Integrated Report emphasises its
capabilities in technology, human capital, digital platforms, and partnerships.
a) Explain the Resource-Based View (RBV) as a framework for analysing an
organisation’s internal environment. (4 marks). b) Identify and analyse two
resources or capabilities that function as core competencies for Vodacom. (8
marks). c) Evaluate whether these core competencies are likely to provide
sustainable competitive advantage, using appropriate RBV criteria. (3 marks)
QUESTION 3 [15 marks] Vodacom’s strategy reflects a combination of
differentiation, best-cost provision, and digital ecosystem expansion. a)
Explain the best-cost provider strategy as a business-level strategic option.
(4 marks) b) Apply the best-cost provider strategy to Vodacom Group Limited
by analysing relevant strategic practices and supporting your discussion with
evidence from the Integrated Report. (6 marks) c) Using strategic evaluation
criteria from the study guide, critically assess whether Vodacom’s business-
level strategy is appropriate in its competitive environment. (5 marks)
MNG3701 – Strategic Management
Assignment 2: Vodacom Group Limited – Strategic Analysis
Semester 1 – 2026
Due Date: April 2026
