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ASSIGNMENT LEARNING OUTCOMES AND KEY ELEMENTS OUTLINE<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Learning Outcome 3:<\/strong> Evaluate the levels of business strategy formulation and analyse the impact on sustainable strategic performance.
\nKey Element (a): Strategic Intent
\nKey Element (b): Business Level Strategy
\nKey Element (c): Competitive Rivalry & Dynamics
\nKey Element (d): Corporate Level Strategy
\nKey Element (e): Merger & Acquisition Strategies
\nKey Element (f): International Strategy
\nKey Element (g): Cooperative Strategy
\nLearning Outcome 5: Exercise full academic integrity, demonstrate sound choice, application and synthesis of strategic management principles\/tools into cogent conclusions
\nKey Element (a): Demonstrate sound choice, application and synthesis of strategic management principles\/tools into cogent conclusions
\nKey Element (b): Demonstrate academic integrity, adopt accurate in-text and full page referencing
\nKey Element (c): Self evaluate and justify performance in team participation, personal commitment, personal communication, self-discipline, personal attitude<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0COURSE PRESCRIPTION REQUIREMENT<\/strong><\/p>\n

This assessment is designed to facilitate Learning Outcomes Three and Five of this course which are outlined in Section 2. This assessment contributes 30% towards your total course grade and will be marked out of a total of 75 marks.<\/p>\n

PURPOSE<\/strong><\/p>\n

The purpose of this assessment is for you to undertake self-directed research to develop a fictitious \u2018for profit\u2019 New Zealand based organisation with business connections to the global milieu.<\/p>\n

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2.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0LEARNING OUTCOME OUTLINE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Learning Outcome Three:<\/p>\n

Evaluate the levels of business strategy formulation and analyse the impact on sustainable strategic performance.<\/p>\n

Learning Outcome Five:<\/p>\n

Analyse organisational strengths, weaknesses, threats and opportunities.\u00a0\u00a0 Synthesise research findings into effective business strategies, demonstrate significant thinking in self-directed research.<\/p>\n

This is highlighted in the Strategic Management Process (Figure 1) and drawn from Chapters 4 \u2013 9 of Hanson et al (2014) p. 4.<\/p>\n

Figure 1. Strategic Management Process<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0RESEARCH ACTIVITIES & APPLICATION<\/strong>
\nYou are required to undertake the following self-directed research activities outlined below.\u00a0 Marks will be awarded as shown alongside each activity in brackets in accordance with criteria outlined in the Marking Rubric (Appendix A).<\/p>\n

It is suggested that you use the \u2018Glossary of Action Words\u2019 in Section 5 to effectively interpret each research activity and complete your research. Apply these to develop a fictitious \u2018for profit\u2019 organisation that has affiliation(s) with the global milieu as outlined in the following sections.
\nIt is recommended that you find and research a real \u2018for profit\u2019 New Zealand based organisation that has business connections to the global and\/or regional milieu to provide a \u2018real world\u2019 basis for your assignment.<\/p>\n

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LEARNING OUTCOME 3: (65 Marks)<\/strong><\/p>\n

1.\u00a0 Strategic Intent KE (a) (15 marks)<\/p>\n

Consider examining a real organisation\u2019s Vision and Mission statements.<\/p>\n

Using principles from your research findings and Hanson et al (2014) Chapter 1:<\/p>\n

a.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Decide on an industry and create a profile of a fictitious organisation within it to use as the basis for the research activities required by this assignment.\u00a0 Describe this information. (5 marks)<\/p>\n

b.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 Define a Vision statement for your fictitious organisation.\u00a0 Justify your response. (5 marks)<\/p>\n

c.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 Define a Mission statement for your fictitious organisation. Justify your response. (5 marks)<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0 Business-level Strategy KE (b) (5 marks)<\/p>\n

Consider examining a real organisation\u2019s Business-level strategies from five perspectives:
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Cost leadership
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Differentiation
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Focused cost leadership
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Focused differentiation
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Integrated cost leadership\/differentiation<\/p>\n

Using principles from your research findings and Hanson et al (2014) Chapter 4:<\/p>\n

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2.1\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Describe your fictitious organisation\u2019s optimal business-level strategy(s).\u00a0 Justify your response.\u00a0 (5 marks)<\/p>\n

3. Competitive Rivalry & Competitive Dynamics KE (c) (5 marks)<\/p>\n

Consider examining a real organisation\u2019s industry and at least one instance of a \u2018first mover\u2019.\u00a0 Research the introduction of a new product or service offering into new market segments.\u00a0 Analyse how its innovation of new products has been accomplished within its industry.<\/p>\n

Using principles from your research findings and Hanson et al (2014) Chapter 5,<\/p>\n

3.1\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 Describe your fictitious organisation\u2019s optimal approach(es) to enter its new products or services into its market.\u00a0 Justify your response. (5 marks)
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4. Corporate-level Strategy KE (d) (10 marks)<\/p>\n

Consider examining a real organisation\u2019s diversified corporate-level strategy and use your findings to develop a Boston Consulting Group (BCG) product portfolio matrix based on your research.<\/p>\n

Using principles from your research findings and Hanson et al (2014) Chapter 6:<\/p>\n

4.1\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Describe your fictitious organisation\u2019s diversified corporate-level strategy(s). Justify your response.\u00a0 (5 marks)<\/p>\n

4.2 Illustrate the strategy(s) with a BCG product portfolio matrix of your fictitious organisation\u2019s products\/services. (5 marks)<\/p>\n

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5.\u00a0 Merger & Acquisition Strategies KE (e) (5 marks)<\/p>\n

Consider identifying if a real organisation has recently undertaken a merger or acquisition recently:
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Analyse the external and internal environment of this arrangement at the time it was completed.\u00a0 Focus on management\u2019s representation to its stakeholders, the industry environment and response for the transaction
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Issues encountered in achieving successful acquisition and how these were overcome
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0If the transaction was (un)successful, determine reasons why\/why not<\/p>\n

Using principles from your research findings and Hanson et al (2014) Chapter 7:<\/p>\n

5.1 Describe optimal merger, acquisition, or takeover strategy(s) for your organisation.\u00a0 Justify your response.\u00a0 (5 marks)<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0 International Strategy KE (f) (10 marks)<\/p>\n

Consider identifying a real organisation\u2019s mode(s) of entry into its international market(s) and explore their characteristics including:
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Exporting
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Licensing
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Strategic alliances
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Acquisitions
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0New wholly \u2013 owned subsidiary<\/p>\n

Using principles from your research findings and Hanson et al (2014) Chapter 8:<\/p>\n

6.1 Describe your fictitious organisation\u2019s international market(s) and its characteristics.\u00a0 Justify your response.\u00a0 (5 marks)<\/p>\n

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6.2 Describe potential Political, Economic, Sociological, Technological, Legal (PESTL) risks or issues associated with the mode(s) of entry into its international market(s).\u00a0 Explain how your fictitious organisation should deal with these and justify your response.\u00a0 (5 marks)<\/p>\n

7.\u00a0 Cooperative Strategy KE (g) (15 marks)<\/p>\n

Consider exploring and analysing a real organisation\u2019s:
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Strategic alliance it has formed with another organisation (preferably an international one)
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Key benefits it is gaining from the alliance in terms of sustainable competitive advantage and above-average financial returns
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Disadvantages it encounters from the alliance and the workarounds for these
\nUsing principles from your research findings and Hanson et al (2014) Chapter 9, for your fictitious organisation:<\/p>\n

7.1\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Describe a concept for an optimal strategic alliance with organisation(s) in the global milieu. Justify your response.\u00a0 (5 marks)<\/p>\n

7.2 Describe the anticipated benefits to arise from the alliance in terms of sustainable competitive advantage and above-average financial returns. Justify your response. (5 marks)<\/p>\n

7.2\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Describe disadvantages your fictitious organisation might encounter from the alliance and develop effective workarounds for these. Justify your response. (5 marks)<\/p>\n

LEARNING OUTCOME 5:<\/strong> Research Synthesis (10 Marks\u2013includes 2 marks for Academic Integrity)<\/p>\n

8.\u00a0 Conclusion (5 marks) (KE a)<\/p>\n

8.1 From your research in the previous sections, summarise how your fictitious organisation will achieve sustainable strategic competitiveness and earn above average financial returns.\u00a0 Justify your response. (5 marks)<\/p>\n

Note: \u20188.2\u2019 in the Appendix A Marking Rubric (p. 11) is a reference point for the marker to award marks for the choice and use of strategic management principles\/tools\/processes in this assignment.\u00a0 It is not to be included as a sub-section in the assignment.<\/p>\n

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4.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0ASSIGNMENT STRUCTURE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Title Page
\nTable of Contents
\n1. Strategic Intent
\n1.1 Industry & fictitious organisation profile
\n1.2 Vision statement
\n1.3 Mission statement
\n2. Business-level strategy
\n2.1 Business-Level strategy(s)
\n3. Competitive Rivalry & Competitive Dynamics
\n3.1 New marketplace products\/services
\n4. Corporate-level Strategy
\n4.1 Diversified corporate-level strategy
\n4.2 BCG product portfolio matrix
\n5. Merger & Acquisition Strategies
\n5.1 Merger\/acquisition\/takeover strategy(s)
\n6. International Strategy
\n6.1 International market(s) characteristics
\n6.2 PESTL risks\/issues with international market entry
\n7. Cooperative Strategy
\n7.1 Strategic alliance with international organisations
\n7.2 Anticipated benefits of alliance
\n7.3 Disadvantages of alliance and workarounds
\n8. Conclusion
\n8.1 Summary of strategic intent
\nReferences & Bibliography
\nAppendices<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>The table below outlines a range of assignment \u2018action words\u2019 used in this document and how they should be interpreted.\u00a0 Note that the definitions provided are not intended to be precise and that some terms can be used interchangeably (e.g. analyse and discuss<\/em>).<\/p>\n

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Action Word<\/strong><\/td>\nSuggested Interpretation<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Analyse<\/em>Discuss<\/em><\/td>\nTreat the topic in some depth, examining all relevant issues.\u00a0 Identify key components, theories, principles, or concepts.\u00a0 After considering all perspectives, develop a viewpoint in response to the assignment question, and support your reasoning with evidence as appropriate.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Assess<\/em><\/td>\nExamine all aspects and make a judgment as to quality or attributes.\u00a0 May involve identifying cause and effect, implications and impacts, or strengths and weaknesses.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Define<\/em><\/td>\nGive precise meaning.\u00a0 May involve showing different interpretations, or explaining boundaries or limitations.\u00a0 Provide example(s) if appropriate.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Describe<\/em><\/td>\nProvide accurate and precise information:\u00a0 illustrate with example(s) where appropriate.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Examine, Explore<\/em><\/td>\nInspect in detail, investigate thoroughly.\u00a0 Identify all important aspects.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Outline<\/em><\/td>\nBriefly describe, summarise main features of principles.\u00a0 Clearly define stages in a process.\u00a0 Omit lesser detail.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Summarise<\/em><\/td>\nProvide a shortened version in your own words, highlighting major points and omitting less important detail.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Source: Planning & Writing University Assignments (2009) Otago University Retrieved from<\/p>\n

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5.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0FORMAT GUIDELINES<\/strong><\/p>\n

A template has been created for this assignment and uploaded to this course\u2019s website at EITonline for your use.\u00a0 If you prefer not to use the template, your assignment should be formatted according to the following guidelines.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Title page shows the following elements:
\no\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Appropriate title
\no\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Course number and name
\no\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Assignment number
\no\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Fictitious organisation name
\no\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Student Name and Student Number
\no\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Date of submission
\no\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Number of words in assignment body (excluding Appendices, References, Bibliography)<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Each section should have a bold, numbered title and start on a new page
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The word length for this assessment is 3,500 words +\/- 10%, excluding the References, Bibliograpy and Appendices
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Line spacing set to 1\u00bd
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Centered page numbers in the Footer
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Set page margins to 4 cm left and 2.5 cm right, 2.5 cm top and 2.5 cm bottom
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a012 point Arial font
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Reference list of full citations included for information sources used in APA v6 format
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Bibliography list of full citations for information sources read but not used in APA v6 format
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0A Table of Contents is to present each numbered assignment section and sub-section, Table of Figures, Table of Tables showing page numbers<\/p>\n

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