Name: Kreevin Devcharan
Student No: 50233513
Course: MNG3701 Strategic Planning
Assignment: 2 Semester 1 2019
Unique No.: 874395
, Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 3
1.1.1 The External Business Environment of Africa .................................................................... 3
1.1.2 Five Threats that Woolworths can face doing business in Africa ....................................... 4
1.1.2.1 Political Instability ....................................................................................................... 4
1.1.2.2 Social, Ethical and Religious Threats .......................................................................... 4
1.1.2.3 Lack of Infrastructure .................................................................................................. 5
1.1.2.4 Lack of Industrial Development ................................................................................... 6
1.1.2.5 Critical Shortage of Skills ............................................................................................ 6
1.1.3 Suggested Solutions ......................................................................................................... 7
1.1.3.1 Political Instability ....................................................................................................... 7
1.1.3.2 Social Ethical and Religious Considerations ............................................................... 7
1.1.3.3 Creative Supply Chain Management........................................................................... 8
1.1.3.4 Lack of Industrial Development ................................................................................... 8
1.1.3.5 Investing in Local Talent ............................................................................................. 9
Conclusion ................................................................................................................................10
Bibliography ..............................................................................................................................11
1.2.1 Cost Leadership Strategy .................................................................................................12
1.2.2 Differentiation Strategy .....................................................................................................12
1.2.3 Best Cost Provider Strategy .............................................................................................13
1.2.4 Focused Low-Cost Leadership Strategy ...........................................................................13
1.2.5 Focus Differentiation Strategy ..........................................................................................14
Declaration................................................................................................................................15
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Student No: 50233513
Course: MNG3701 Strategic Planning
Assignment: 2 Semester 1 2019
Unique No.: 874395
, Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 3
1.1.1 The External Business Environment of Africa .................................................................... 3
1.1.2 Five Threats that Woolworths can face doing business in Africa ....................................... 4
1.1.2.1 Political Instability ....................................................................................................... 4
1.1.2.2 Social, Ethical and Religious Threats .......................................................................... 4
1.1.2.3 Lack of Infrastructure .................................................................................................. 5
1.1.2.4 Lack of Industrial Development ................................................................................... 6
1.1.2.5 Critical Shortage of Skills ............................................................................................ 6
1.1.3 Suggested Solutions ......................................................................................................... 7
1.1.3.1 Political Instability ....................................................................................................... 7
1.1.3.2 Social Ethical and Religious Considerations ............................................................... 7
1.1.3.3 Creative Supply Chain Management........................................................................... 8
1.1.3.4 Lack of Industrial Development ................................................................................... 8
1.1.3.5 Investing in Local Talent ............................................................................................. 9
Conclusion ................................................................................................................................10
Bibliography ..............................................................................................................................11
1.2.1 Cost Leadership Strategy .................................................................................................12
1.2.2 Differentiation Strategy .....................................................................................................12
1.2.3 Best Cost Provider Strategy .............................................................................................13
1.2.4 Focused Low-Cost Leadership Strategy ...........................................................................13
1.2.5 Focus Differentiation Strategy ..........................................................................................14
Declaration................................................................................................................................15
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