Description
The Assignment must be submitted on Blackboard (WORD format only) via allocated folder.
• Assignments submitted through email will not be accepted.
• Students are advised to make their work clear and well presented, marks may be reduced for poor presentation. This includes filling your information on the cover page.
• Students must mention question number clearly in their answer.
• Late submission will NOT be accepted.
• Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or other resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions.
• All answered must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font. No pictures containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism).
• Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted.
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Learning Outcomes:
1. Describe the different issues related to environmental scanning, strategy formulation, and strategy implementation in diversified organizations. (CLO2)
2. Explain the contribution of functional, business, and corporate strategies to the competitive advantage of the organization. (CLO3)
3. Distinguish between different types and levels of strategy and strategy implementation. (CLO4)
4. Communicate issues, results, and recommendations coherently, and effectively regarding appropriate strategies for different situations. (CLO6)
I. Discussion questions
1. How should a corporation strive to achieve synergy among its functions and business units? Give examples. (Chapter 9)
2. How is the cellular/modular structure different from the network structure? (Chapter 9)
3. In what ways can corporate culture be changed? Why is understanding national cultures vital in strategic management? (Chapter 10)
4. Is the evaluation and control process suitable for a corporation that prioritizes creativity? Can control and creativity coexist? Give examples (Chapter 11)
Notes:
– Your answers must include at least 4 scholarly, peer-reviewed references, following a proper referencing style (APA). Please note that these scholarly references can be accessed through the Saudi Digital Library (SDL).
– Ensure that you support your statements with logic and arguments, citing all referenced sources.
– 1.5 marks each question.
II. Case study
From a real national/international market, choose an example of acquisition or merger between companies and answer the following questions:
1) Present your chosen companies and explain the reasons for this acquisition/merger.
2) What is themethod used by the company to manage the culture of
the acquired/merged company? Justify.
3) Assess the cultural compatibility of the companies.
4) Is this acquisition/merger successful? Why or why not? Discuss the competitive position of the company (after acquisition/merger).
Notes:
✓ 1 mark for each question
✓ Max 400 words
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وزارة التعليم
الجامعة السعودية اإللكترونية
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Saudi Electronic University
College of Administrative and Financial Sciences
Assignment-3
Strategic Management (MGT 401)
Due Date: 26th April 2025 @ 23:59
Course Name: Strategic Management
Student’s Name:
Course Code: MGT401
Student’s ID Number:
Semester: 2nd
CRN:
Academic Year:
For Instructor’s Use only
Instructor’s Name:
Students’ Grade: X /Out of 10
2024-25
Level of Marks: High/Middle/Low
General Instructions – PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY
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Restricted – مقيد
The Assignment must be submitted on Blackboard (WORD format only) via allocated folder.
Assignments submitted through email will not be accepted.
Students are advised to make their work clear and well presented, marks may be reduced for
poor presentation. This includes filling your information on the cover page.
Students must mention question number clearly in their answer.
Late submission will NOT be accepted.
Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or other
resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions.
All answered must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font. No
pictures containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism).
Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted.
Learning Outcomes:
1.
Describe the different issues related to environmental scanning, strategy formulation, and strategy
implementation in diversified organizations. (CLO2)
2.
Explain the contribution of functional, business, and corporate strategies to the competitive advantage of
the organization. (CLO3)
3.
Distinguish between different types and levels of strategy and strategy implementation. (CLO4)
4.
Communicate issues, results, and recommendations coherently, and effectively regarding appropriate
strategies for different situations. (CLO6)
I.
Discussion questions
1.
How should a corporation strive to achieve synergy among its functions and
business units? Give examples. (Chapter 9)
2. How is the cellular/modular structure different from the network structure? (Chapter
9)
3. In what ways can corporate culture be changed? Why is understanding national
cultures vital in strategic management? (Chapter 10)
4. Is the evaluation and control process suitable for a corporation that prioritizes
creativity? Can control and creativity coexist? Give examples (Chapter 11)
Notes:
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–
Your answers must include at least 4 scholarly, peer-reviewed references, following a proper referencing
style (APA). Please note that these scholarly references can be accessed through the Saudi Digital Library
(SDL).
Ensure that you support your statements with logic and arguments, citing all referenced sources.
1.5 marks each question.
II.
Case study
From a real national/international market, choose an example of acquisition or merger between
companies and answer the following questions:
1) Present your chosen companies and explain the reasons for this acquisition/merger.
2) What is the method used by the company to manage the culture of
the acquired/merged company? Justify.
3) Assess the cultural compatibility of the companies.
4) Is this acquisition/merger successful? Why or why not? Discuss the competitive position
of the company (after acquisition/merger).
Notes:
✓
✓
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1 mark for each question
Max 400 words
Answers
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