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SHR019-6: Strategy - University of Bedfordshire

Assessment - Management Report

Learning Outcome 1: Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the tools and frameworks of strategy to perform a meaningful analysis to generate coherent strategic options and choice.

Learning Outcome 2: Select and apply a range of strategy tools, concepts and frameworks appropriate to analyse unstructured problems presented by the external and internal business environment.

Assignment:

Never was the environmental conditions in this world so volatile, uncertain, ambiguous and competitive, yet organisations and companies operating In Oman are faring quite well. Discuss highlighting why you think this is an accurate/inaccurate reflection of the situation vis a vis the organisation you work in, or an organisation you are familiar with. This can be applied to a business, statutory or voluntary organisation. Identify and set out five steps that your organisation can take internally to minimise the threats posed by the volatile, uncertain, ambiguous and competitive environment? Can the Omani government assist organisations in this process or is it a case of market forces only. Discuss?

This task is not prescriptive: it requires you to interpret what is required and organise your materials as you think appropriate. There is an expectation of a focussed, rigorous, evidenced and professional submission. Any selected frameworks, concepts or tools from this unit should be applied in a dynamic, integrated and focused way to Identify an external strategic issue. You need to reference thoroughly and adhere to Harvard system of referencing, drawing on pertinent and recent academic and professional evidence.
An executive summary should be included that articulates the strategic issue, core argument and implications.

Adequately evaluate a range of strategic scenarios based on your analysis in order to develop some strategic options and to recommend preferred strategic options.

Show some independence of thought in evaluating the usefulness of theory in practice applied to a live consultancy project or a simulated task of running a business, monitoring performance and adjusting decisions in the light of the success or failure in the environment.

Research, select and use a limited range of appropriate methods to develop preferred strategic options and show the ability to justify the choice based on your analysis.

Attachment:- Strategy.rar