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Introduction to Commercial Law Assignment -
This assessment requires you to evaluate the implications of the Treaty of Waitangi and the effects of these implications on business practices in a bi-cultural environment in New Zealand.
Instructions - You have been given a case study based on a New Zealand business organisation that practices bi-cultural business environment. Answer the following using the case study.
Task 1 - Implications of the Treaty of Waitangi
Learning Outcome 1 - Evaluate the implications of the Treaty of Waitangi on Maori business practices.
Instructions - Evaluate the implications of the Treaty of Waitangi on Ngai Tahu Holdings who are a corporate Maori organisation.
1.1 Identify and explain the role of two (2) key stakeholders in the Treaty of Waitangi.
1.2 Examine any four (4) relevancies of the Treaty of Waitangi principles in today's business environment.
Task 2 - Key characteristics of Maori business practice
Learning Outcome 2 - Investigate and communicate key characteristics of Maori business practices and relate their bi-cultural partnership and contribution to operational efficiencies and business growth.
Instructions - This task is based Ngai Tahu Holdings, a Maori corporate business.
2.1 Identify and explain four (4) business objectives of Ngai Tahu Holdings in terms of their operational efficiencies and business growth.
a. Increasing shareholder equity and expanding the commercial asset base.
b. Providing annual cash returns to the Marae through the tribe's charitable trust to facilitate social, cultural and environmental initiatives.
c. Growing the businesses for future generations.
d. Developing future strategies and assessing opportunities.
2.2 As the new Chief Executive of Ngai Tahu Holdings you must prepare an oral presentation on one (1) of the four (4) business objectives. Highlight how Ngai Tahu intends to foster bi-cultural partnerships with any of their external stakeholders. The presentation should be minimum of 5 minutes in duration.
Task 3 - Impact of external environments on businesses strategic planning
Learning Outcome 3 - Apply analytical tools to assess actual and potential impact of the external environment of a selected business organisation for strategic planning.
Instruction - Address the impacts of the external environment on Ngai Tahu Holdings.
3.1 Think about the impact of the following external factors on Ngai Tahu Holdings and complete the table below:
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External environmental factors
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Identify a factor that is inherent in the area.
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Explain the impact of on Ngai Tahu business.
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Explain Ngai Tahu response
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1. Government policy, eg law change
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2. Legislation and common law
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3. Economic dynamics
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4. Technology
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5. Sustainable management
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6. Social trends
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3.2 Apply one (1) quantitative analytical tool that is used to measure one area of growth for Ngai Tahu Holdings. Use the data obtained from Ngai Tahu official website or any other source to demonstrate your answer.
Your submission must state:
a. The tool used.
b. The data source showing growth.
c. One impact that is evident by the measurement.
d. Two assumptions or trends as shown by the tool.
3.3 Apply a qualitative analytical tool that is used to measure one area of growth for Ngai Tahu Holdings. Use the data obtained from Ngai Tahu official website or any other source to demonstrate your answer.
Your submission must state:
a. The tool used
b. The data source showing growth
c. The impact that is evident by measurement
d. Any assumptions or trends as shown by the tool