Purpose of this assignment
The aim of this unit is to develop students’ awareness of the different kinds of strategy which could be used in an opera;onal, tac;cal or strategic role for an organization.
This will be underpinned by a thorough knowledge and understanding of the theories, models and concepts which could significantly support an organisation’s strategic choice and direction.
On successful completion of this unit students will have developed sufficient knowledge and understanding of strategy to make a positive, efficient and effective contribution to the development of business plans and operational direction. This could be in the role of a junior manager responsible for having a specific input into an organisation’s decision-making and planning. Unit
Learning Outcomes
1. Analyse the impact and influence which the macros environment has on an organization and its business strategies
2. Assess an organizations internal environment and capabilities
3. Evaluate and apply the outcomes of an analysis using Porter’s Five Forces model to a given market sector
4. Apply models, theories and concepts to assist with the understanding and interpretation of strategic directions available to an organization.
Assignment submission & format The assignment should be in a Word document and preferably using Arial font size 12 and 1.5 spacing.
A pdf submission will be classed as a non-submission. Please ensure that your full name and ID is on each page you submit. Your assignment should be uploaded on Ulearn through the Turning Assignment submission sec;on.
It is advisable to use the Turnitign Plagiarism checker before uploading the final piece of work. When completing the tasks provided please ensure you refer to the assessment criteria and the command verbs for the quality and depth of your answers for a pass, merit and dis;nc;on grade.
All work should be comprehensively referenced, and all sources must be fully acknowledged, such as books and journals, websites (include the date of visit), etc. Include a References/Bibliography at the end of the assignment and use Harvard referencing. You must use your ;me wisely as the submission links will be closed exactly at 11.59am.
Assignment topic
Evaluating business strategy in the COVID 19 pandemic
Word count
5000 words (this is for guidance purpose only)
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