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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 1
Strategic Management (MGT 401)
Due Date: 01/03/2025 @ 23:59
Course Name: Strategic Management
Student’s Name:
Course Code: MGT 401
Student’s ID Number:
Semester: Second
CRN:
Academic Year:2024-25-2nd
For Instructor’s Use only
Instructor’s Name: Dr. Amer Alenazy
Students’ Grade:
Out of 10
Level of Marks: High/Middle/Low
General Instructions – PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY
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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:
CLO1- Recognize the basic concepts and terminology used in Strategic Management.
CLO2-Describe the different issues related to environmental scanning, strategy formulation, and
strategy implementation in diversified organizations
CLO5-Demonstrate how executive leadership is an important part of strategic management.
Assignment Question(s): (2.5 marks for each question)
1. What is a learning organization? How is this approach very important for strategic
management? Give an example of a learning organization from the Saudi market
and assess its competitive advantage.
2. Why does a corporation need a board of directors? Discuss the relationship
between the board of directors, CEO, and shareholders.
3. Is it possible for a company to have a sustainable competitive advantage when its
industry becomes hyper-competitive? Justify your answer and give at least one
example from the real market.
4. Choose any corporation from the Saudi market and discuss the forces driving its
industry competition (review chapter 4-slide 18).
Notes:
– Your answers MUST include at least four scholarly peer-reviewed references, using a proper
referencing style (APA). Remember that these scholarly references can be found in the Saudi
Digital Library (SDL).
– Make sure to support your statements with logic and argument, citing all sources referenced.
Answers
المملكة العربية السعودية
وزارة التعليم
الجامعة السعودية اإللكترونية
Kingdom of Saudi Arabiaقنه
Ministry of Education
Saudi Electronic University
College of Administrative and Financial Sciences
Assignment 1
Knowledge Management (MGT 403)
Due Date: 01/03/2025 @ 23:59
Course Name: Knowledge Management
Student’s Name:
Course Code: MGT403
Student’s ID Number:
Semester: 2nd.
CRN: MGT403-24954
Academic Year:2024-25-2nd
For Instructor’s Use only
Instructor’s Name: Talal H Alanazi
Students’ Grade:
Marks Obtained/Out of 10
Level of Marks: High/Middle/Low
General Instructions – PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY
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•
•
•
•
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•
•
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:
Assignment Purposes/Learning Outcomes:
After completion of Assignment-1 students will be able to understand the
LO 1.1: Recognize the overall knowledge management processes, concepts, goals and
strategies within the context of organization.
LO 1.2: Describe how valuable individual, group and organizational knowledge is
managed throughout the knowledge management cycle.
L.O 1.3: Define the different Knowledge types and explain how they are addressed by
knowledge management in different business environments.
Assignment Questions:
(10 Marks)
This Assignment is a report-based assignment.
Assignment Scenario.
Select any organization of your choice or the organization you are part of
and answer the questions given below.
Q.1:
a). Explain the concept of Knowledge Management. Why is it important in
present day world. (1.5 Marks)
b). Do you see any knowledge management practices or systems available
within your selected organization. Explain briefly how knowledge is created,
captured and distributed within your selected organization. (1.5 Marks)
Q.2:
a). “Tacit Knowledge and Explicit knowledge” are two basic types of
knowledge. Explain them with suitable examples. (1.5 Marks)
b). Describe how your selected organization is dealing with tacit and Explicit
knowledge. Briefly describe the ways and means your selected organization is
applying to capture and disseminate Tacit and explicit Knowledge. (1.5
Marks)
Q.3: Briefly describe the Bukowitz and Willams, and Meyer and Zack
knowledge management cycles. Highlight the main differences between these
two knowledge management cycles. (2 Marks)
Q.4:
a). Explain in detail how knowledge is conversion takes place as highlighted
by Nonaka and Takeuchi model of knowledge management model. (1 Mark)
b). What kind of problem do you see in Knowledge management systems of
your selected organization. What solutions would you like to recommend
addressing these problems. (1 Mark)
(Support each part and each question of the assignment with Proper references)
Answers
1. Answer2. Answer3. Answer-
المملكة العربية السعودية
وزارة التعليم
الجامعة السعودية اإللكترونية
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Saudi Electronic University
College of Administrative and Financial Sciences
Assignment 1
Management of Technology (MGT 325)
Due Date: 2nd March 2025@ 23:59
Course Name: Management of Technology
Student’s Name:
Course Code: MGT325
Student’s ID Number:
Semester: 2nd Sem
CRN:
Academic Year:2024-25
For Instructor’s Use only
Instructor’s Name: Dr. Suliman Alazzaz
Students’ Grade: 00 /10
Level of Marks: High/Middle/Low
Instructions – PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY
• 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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Course Learning Outcomes-Covered
➢ Recognize the dynamics and the importance of managing technological innovation
strategically. (LO 1)
Reference Source:
Textbook:Schilling M.A (2020),Strategic Management of Technology Innovation (6th Edition). McGraw Hill Education. Electronic Version: ISBN-13: 978-1260087956 ISBN-10:
1260087956, Printed Version: ISBN-13: 978-1260087956 ISBN-10: 1260087956
Students are required to refer to Chapters 1, 2, and 3 of their textbook to develop a
comprehensive understanding of the fundamental concepts of technological
innovation, sources of innovation, and patterns of innovation. A critical analysis of
each topic and subtopic is essential, demonstrating not only knowledge retention but
also an ability to evaluate and apply theoretical concepts to real-world scenarios.
Assignment 1-Essay
Total Marks: 10
Write an essay on “ The Role of Innovation in KSA’s Economic Diversification” in 12001500 words with the mentioned key focus Areas :
1. Introduction (1Mark)
✓ Define technological innovation and its significance in shaping global
economies and Provide an overview of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and its
emphasis on technology-driven economic transformation.
2. The Importance of Technological Innovation (3 marks) (Referencing Chapter 1)
✓ Explain why technological innovation is a critical driver of competitive
advantage and economic growth.
✓ Discuss the impact of innovation on industries such as oil and gas, renewable
energy, artificial intelligence, and fintech.
✓ Provide real-world examples of how Saudi Arabia is leveraging technological
advancements to enhance productivity and economic sustainability.
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3. Sources of Innovation in Saudi Arabia (3 marks) (Referencing Chapter 2)
✓ Discuss the various sources of innovation (e.g., firms, universities, government
policies, research institutions, and entrepreneurship).
✓ Analyse the role of government initiatives such as NEOM, King Abdulaziz City
for Science and Technology (KACST), and the Saudi Data and AI Authority
(SDAIA) in fostering innovation.
✓ Evaluate the collaboration between academia and industry in driving research
and development (R&D) efforts in KSA.
4. Types and Patterns of Innovation in KSA (2 Marks) (Referencing Chapter 3)
✓ Differentiate between radical vs. incremental innovation and competenceenhancing vs. competence-destroying innovation.
✓ Provide examples of Saudi companies and industries that have embraced
different innovation strategies.
5. Conclusion (1 marks)
✓ Summarize key findings and insights from the essay.
Submission Guidelines
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Word Count: 1200-1500 words
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Formatting: Times New Roman, 12pt, double-spaced
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Referencing Style: APA (in-text citations and reference list)
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Plagiarism Policy: Submissions must be original and properly referenced. Any
plagiarized content will result in penalties as per university guidelines.
Directions:
✓ All students are encouraged to use their own words.
✓ The assignment should be approximately 1200-1500 words in length.
✓ Use Saudi Electronic University academic writing standards and APA style
guidelines.
✓ Use proper referencing (APA style) to reference, other styles will not be accepted.
✓ Support your submission with course material concepts, principles, and theories from
the textbook and at least two scholarly, peer-reviewed journal articles unless the
assignment calls for more.
✓ It is strongly encouraged that you submit all assignments into the safe assignment
Originality Check prior to submitting it to your instructor for grading and review the
grading rubric to understand how you will be graded for this assignment.
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