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Assessment Task
The portfolio includes the following tasks:
Task 1: A PEST analysis
You are tasked to act as a management audit specialist. You will choose a well-known company in Oman (this could be the company/ministry you are working in). You will assess the external forces affecting the company through primary (informal face to face interview or observation) and secondary research.
Present the result of your assessment in a PEST Analysis Grid and a 1,500-words textual explanation that follows the essay technical format with an inclusion of Introduction, Body of the Essay, Conclusion and Reference. Include in-text citations of theories or concepts that can support your discussion. Three minimum varied sources you should acknowledge as contributors of your arguments. Refer to the marking scheme provided for this task.
Task 2: A reflection writing
In consideration to your participation as Strategic Management student this semester, write a 1500 words reflection on your honest personal responses to the activities, materials, learning and other factors that cover the delivery of the module. Examine how your experience shapes or contributes to your professional growth. Refer also to the marking scheme provided for this task.
Assessment Details
It contains two components PEST analysis and reflection report.
These will develop the following skills:
• Critical thinking skills. Through the gathering relevant information, students will be able to explore on the different possibilities that may occur in the workplace.
• Analytical skills. The reflection report enables the students to analyse and evaluate the benefits of the different activities done in the class. This skill will eventually help them evaluate options necessary to make decisions In the workplace.
In addition, the assessment will test the following learning outcomes:
• Develop the ability to accurately deploy established strategy techniques and approaches, as well as the latest thinking, regarding analysis, enquiry and application to strategy related concepts and practical situations.
• Develop a range of problem solving techniques and approaches which can be used to understand and resolve theoretical and practical situations.
• Be able to apply the methods, techniques and approaches learnt to review, consolidate extend and apply their knowledge of strategy and related areas to initiate strategy related tasks and projects, from theoretical or practitioner perspectives.
• Understand and critically evaluate arguments, assumptions, abstract concepts, uncertainties and data relating to strategy, which will enable them to frame questions, make judgements and develop solutions to theoretical and practical problems relating to strategy and its environment.
Note: Write about module don't write about organization